Darker: meaning, definitions and examples

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darker

 

[ หˆdษ‘หrkษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

movie description

Having a deeper shade than the original color. Often used to describe a sequel or a follow-up to a previous work that is more intense or serious.

Synonyms

deeper, grimmer, more intense

Examples of usage

  • The sequel to the popular film is darker and more intense, exploring the characters' darker sides.
  • The director chose a darker color palette to convey the somber mood of the film.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional state

Feeling more sad, serious, or sinister than usual. Often used to describe a person's mood or demeanor.

Synonyms

more serious, sadder, sinister

Examples of usage

  • She was in a darker mood after receiving the bad news.
  • His jokes had a darker edge to them, hinting at his inner turmoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "darker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais escuro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เค—เคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dunkler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih gelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆš—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs oscuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha koyu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์–ด๋‘์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุธู„ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆš—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dekkri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐาฃา“ั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha tรผnd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs oscuro

Etymology

The word 'darker' originated from the Middle English word 'derk,' which meant 'unlit' or 'gloomy.' Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something with a deeper shade or a more intense emotional state. The concept of darkness has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and human emotions, symbolizing mystery, danger, and depth.

See also: dark, darken, darkly, darkness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,340 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.