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Darkening: meaning, definitions and examples

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darkening

 

[ หˆdษ‘หrkษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

dull, shade, shadow

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escurecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคงเฅ‡เคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdunkelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggelapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะตะผะฝั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆš—ใใ™ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assombrissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oscurecimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karartma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋‘์›Œ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุชูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztmavnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zatemnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๆš—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myrking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐาฃา“ั‹ะปะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaranlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oscurecimiento

Word origin

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.