Darkener: meaning, definitions and examples

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darkener

 

[ หˆdษ‘r.kษ™.nษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color terminology

A darkener is a substance or entity that darkens or reduces the brightness of something. This term can be used in art, photography, and design, where it refers to colors or materials that create shadows or depth. Darkeners are often essential in achieving contrast and highlighting in visual compositions, helping to create a more dynamic scene. In a broader context, it might also refer to concepts in psychology or metaphor, where certain factors or circumstances might 'darken' one's outlook or situation.

Synonyms

dimmer, shade, shadow, simmer

Examples of usage

  • Use a darkener to add depth to your painting.
  • The darkener made the photo appear more dramatic.
  • She added a darkener to her hair color.
  • In design, a darkener helps to emphasize lighter features.

Translations

Translations of the word "darkener" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escurecedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคงเฅ‡เคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdunkler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผั€ัะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaciemniacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆš—ใใ™ใ‚‹ใ‚‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assombrisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oscurecedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karartฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋‘ก๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋Š” ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุธู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztmavovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zatemลˆovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๆš—่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temnilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรถkku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒฅแƒ›แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaranlฤฑq edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oscurecedor

Etymology

The word 'darkener' is derived from the root word 'dark', which has Old English origins, coming from the word 'deorc'. The suffix '-er' is commonly used in English to indicate an agent or something that performs a specific action. Therefore, a 'darkener' literally means something that 'darkens'. The use of this term has evolved over time, particularly in artistic and technical contexts. In art, a darkener might refer to specific pigments used to alter the tonality of colors, while in photography it can refer to filters or lenses that reduce brightness. The concept can also take on metaphorical meanings, reflecting psychological or emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,239, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.