Darkened

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrkənd/

Definitions of darkened

verb to make or become dark or darker in color

Example Sentences

A1 The room darkened as the sun set.

A2 She darkened her hair with a new dye.

B1 The mood darkened when bad news arrived.

B2 The clouds darkened the sky before the storm.

C1 His reputation darkened after the scandal.

C2 The political situation darkened as tensions escalated.

adjective having a dark or dim color

Example Sentences

A1 The room darkened as the sun set.

A2 The forest became darkened as the storm clouds rolled in.

B1 Her mood darkened as she received the bad news.

B2 The darkened alley gave off an eerie vibe as they walked through it.

C1 The darkened atmosphere of the room added to the suspense of the movie.

C2 The darkened sky signaled the approaching storm.

Examples of darkened in a Sentence

formal As the sun set, the room darkened and the guests started to leave.

informal I couldn't see anything in the darkened room, so I turned on the light.

slang The mood darkened when he walked into the party.

figurative Her mood darkened as she thought about the upcoming deadline.

Grammatical Forms of darkened

• past tense: darkened
• plural: darkened
• comparative: darker
• superlative: darkest
• present tense: darken
• future tense: will darken
• perfect tense: have darkened
• continuous tense: is darkening
• singular: darkened
• positive degree: dark
• infinitive: to darken
• gerund: darkening
• participle: darkening

Origin and Evolution of darkened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'darkened' originated from the Old English word 'deorcian' which means to make dark or obscure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'darkened' has retained its original meaning of making something dark or obscure, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that are bleak or grim.