Darkener: meaning, definitions and examples
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darkener
[ หdษr.kษ.nษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น escurecedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคงเฅเคฐเคพ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Verdunkler
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggelap
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะผััะฒะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zaciemniacz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท assombrisseur
๐ช๐ธ oscurecedor
๐น๐ท karartฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ก๊ฒ ํ๋ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุธูู
๐จ๐ฟ ztmavovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zatemลovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ temnilec
๐ฎ๐ธ dรถkku
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะปะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแก แจแแแฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaranlฤฑq edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.