Darkliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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darkliest
[ dɑːrkliːst ]
superlative degree
The term 'darkliest' is the superlative form of 'dark', used to describe something that has the least light or is the most sinister among a group. It can refer to the absence of light, as in an environment or place that is the most obscure. Additionally, it can denote something that is morally or emotionally bleak or distressing. Commonly, the use of superlatives like 'darkliest' emphasizes the extreme of a quality, in this case, darkness.
Synonyms
blackest, bleakest, gloomiest.
Examples of usage
- The night was darkliest before dawn.
- She found herself in the darkliest corner of the forest.
- His thoughts turned darkliest as he contemplated the events.
- That was the darkliest moment of their journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "darkliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escuro
🇮🇳 सबसे अंधेरा
🇩🇪 am dunkelsten
🇮🇩 paling gelap
🇺🇦 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
🇮🇸 myrkrastur
🇰🇿 ең қараңғы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მუქი
🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq
🇲🇽 el más oscuro
Etymology
The word 'dark' originates from the Old English 'deorc', which meant dark, obscure, or hidden. As the English language evolved, 'dark' maintained its core meaning, but the addition of various suffixes allowed for the formation of comparative and superlative forms. The superlative 'darkliest' follows the regular pattern of forming superlatives in English by adding '-ly' to the root word. It continues to convey profundity in both literal and figurative contexts, spanning literature, poetry, and everyday language. Words related to darkness often evoke emotions and philosophical thoughts, making 'darkliest' a rich term to describe the extremities of darkness.