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

Word origin

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.