Descriptive Words For Visual Arts

verb to make or become dark or darker in color

adjective having a dark or dim color

• As the sun set, the room darkened and the guests started to leave.
• I couldn't see anything in the darkened room, so I turned on the light.
• The mood darkened when he walked into the party.
• Her mood darkened as she thought about the upcoming deadline.

adjective describes someone who is staring with wide eyes or in amazement

• She stood agaze at the magnificent painting in the art gallery.
• I caught him agaze at the new car in the showroom.
• The kids were agaze at the fireworks display.
• His mind was agaze with possibilities as he considered his next career move.