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Meaning of darken
The primary meaning of the word "darken" is to make or become darker.
Etymology of darken
The word "darken" originated from Old English "deorcian", which is derived from "deorc", meaning dark, and the suffix "-ian", forming a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe the act of making something darker or less bright
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make something darker, especially by blocking or reducing the amount of light it receives
- * To become darker, especially as a result of a decrease in the amount of light
- * To make someone's mood or outlook less optimistic or hopeful
Usage Examples
- The room will darken as the sun sets
- * Her mood began to darken as she received the bad news
- * The artist used a range of techniques to darken the colors in the painting