Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
darkened
verb
/ˈdɑːrkənd/
Definition
Made or became darker in color or brightness.
Examples
- The room darkened as the storm clouds gathered outside.
- Her mood darkened after hearing the disappointing news.
- The image was darkened in editing to create a more dramatic effect.
Meaning
The term ‘darkened’ refers to the process of something becoming less illuminated or more obscure. This can pertain to physical light levels or metaphorical states, such as mood or atmosphere.
Synonyms
- obscured
- dimmed
- shadowed
- clouded
- bleakened
