Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gathering-darkness

noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋ ˈdɑːrk.nəs/

Definition

The impending arrival of darkness, often associated with a sense of foreboding or change.

Examples

As the sun began to set, the gathering darkness enveloped the town.
We sat on the porch, feeling the gathering darkness yearning for the warmth of the bonfire.

Meaning

The term ‘gathering-darkness’ refers to the time when day transitions into night, conveying feelings of anticipation or unease as shadows begin to cloak the surroundings.