Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

darkling

adjective & noun
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/
Definition
A term that refers to something that is dark or shadowy, often associated with night or twilight.
Examples
  • The darkling beetles scurried across the forest floor at night.
  • She spoke in darkling tones, evoking an eerie atmosphere around the campfire.
Meaning
Darkling can describe beings or entities that thrive in darkness or have a mysterious and shadowy quality.
Synonyms
  • shadowy
  • gloomy
  • obscure
  • dusky