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darkest

 

[ ˈdɑrkəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color/shade

Darkest refers to the deepest or most intense shade of a color, usually black or a color that has a low lightness value. It is often used to describe the absence of light, where visibility is minimal. In various contexts, it can imply a sense of mystery or danger. The term can also be figuratively used to describe something that is morally or emotionally bleak.

Synonyms

blackest, deepest, most shadowy

Examples of usage

  • The darkest part of the forest.
  • She wore the darkest shade of blue.
  • The painting depicted the darkest times of history.

Translations

Translations of the word "darkest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais escuro

🇮🇳 सबसे अंधेरा

🇩🇪 dunkelste

🇮🇩 tergelap

🇺🇦 найтемніший

🇵🇱 najciemniejszy

🇯🇵 最も暗い

🇫🇷 le plus sombre

🇪🇸 el más oscuro

🇹🇷 en karanlık

🇰🇷 가장 어두운

🇸🇦 الأكثر ظلمة

🇨🇿 nejtemnější

🇸🇰 najtmavší

🇨🇳 最黑暗的

🇸🇮 najtemnejši

🇮🇸 myrkrasta

🇰🇿 ең қараңғы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მუქი

🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq

🇲🇽 el más oscuro

Etymology

The word 'dark' has Old English roots, originating from 'deorc,' which meant dark or obscure. This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *darkwaz, which also carried meanings related to shadow and dimness. Over the centuries, 'dark' evolved through Middle English as 'derke' and then took on its current form by the 14th century. The superlative form, 'darkest,' developed naturally by adding the suffix '-est' to indicate the highest degree of the adjective. The associations of darkness with fear and the unknown have played a significant role in the cultural and linguistic evolution of the word. As societies advanced and the understanding of light and darkness evolved, 'dark' began to encompass both physical and metaphorical dimensions, linking to themes of ignorance, despair, and loss.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,573, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.