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
