Darkening: meaning, definitions and examples
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darkening
[ หdษหrkษnษชล ]
state change
Darkening refers to the process of making something darker or less illuminated. It can be used to describe a gradual reduction in brightness or light, often associated with evening or the onset of darkness.
Synonyms
dimness, obscuration, shading.
Examples of usage
- The darkening sky signaled the approach of a storm.
- She noticed the darkening of the room as the sun set.
- The painter loved the darkening shades of blue in his canvas.
light reduction
To darken means to reduce the brightness or light of something. It implies a change in light levels, making an object or space appear less illuminated.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please darken the room for the movie screening.
- The clouds began to darken the sky.
- He used a filter to darken the photograph.
Translations
Translations of the word "darkening" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escurecimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคงเฅเคฐเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Verdunkelung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggelapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะตะผะฝัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ciemnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท assombrissement
๐ช๐ธ oscurecimiento
๐น๐ท karartma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋์์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ ztmavnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zatemnenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ temnenje
๐ฎ๐ธ myrking
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐาฃาัะปะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaranlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ oscurecimiento
Etymology
The word 'darkening' comes from the Old English 'deorcian,' which means 'to make dark.' The roots of this term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *darkw-, which is linked to words in various Germanic languages that signify darkness or the absence of light. Historically, the concept of darkness has held various cultural meanings, often associated with fear, mystery, or the unknown. As societies evolved, the term began to encompass not just the physical absence of light but also metaphorical meanings, such as emotional states or moral conditions. The evolution of the word 'darkening' reflects the multifaceted nature of darkness in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,378, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16375 renaissance
- 16376 banishment
- 16377 shortfall
- 16378 darkening
- 16379 repress
- 16380 unmarked
- 16381 anonymity
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