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Definition of darker - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearancehaving a complexion that is less light
- She has a darker skin tone compared to her sister.
2.
emotiongloomy or depressing
- His mood grew darker after hearing the bad news.
3.
mysterymore mysterious or sinister
- The story took a darker turn in the second chapter.
Origin of darker
Old English, deorc (dark) + -er (comparative suffix)
Terms with darker included in their meaning
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cooking
cook food until its surface becomes darker
typography
shown with thicker darker letters to stand out from other text
typography
using letters with thicker darker lines than the surrounding text
appearance
make skin darker from sun exposure
food
bread made with whole grain flours, typically darker and denser
color
change to a darker color
color
the process of becoming darker in color or light
appearance
having light brownish hair with darker tones
skin appearance
darker skin color from using a cosmetic product
cosmetic product
substance used to make skin look darker
dark color
make something black or darker in color
dark shade
become black or darker in color
strategy
player controlling the darker pieces in a chess game
darken
make something darker in color
dimly lit
cast in shade, making the area darker and less lit
text style
text that is darker and thicker than normal
colors
becoming darker in color
astronomy
cooler darker area on the sun's surface
color
make a color or light darker
color
become darker or more intense
printing text
letters or characters printed darker and thicker than normal
clarity
darker or less clear
darkening
becoming darker as night approaches
color
having a gray color with lighter or darker spots
Examples of darker in a sentence
The model's darker skin was perfect for the summer campaign. The weather became darker as the storm approached. The movie's plot took a darker turn. His demeanor grew darker as the night went on. The movie's plot became darker and more twisted.
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- French:plus foncé, plus sombre, ...
- German:dunkler, düsterer, ...
- Italian:più scura, più oscuro, ...
- Spanish:más oscura, más sombrío, ...
- Portuguese:mais escura, melancólico, ...
- Chinese:肤色较深, 更忧郁, ...
- Japanese:濃い肌色, 憂鬱な, ...
- Arabic:أَغْمَق, أَكْثَر سَوَادًا, ...
- Hebrew:כּהֶה יוֹתֵר, קוֹדֵר יוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:темнее, более мрачный, ...
- Ukrainian:темніший, більш похмурий, ...
- Hindi:अधिक साँवला, अवसादपूर्ण, ...
Definition of dark - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lack of lighthaving little or no light
- The room was dark and quiet.
2.
colordull or deeper in hue; not bright
- She wore a dark blue dress.
3.
moodgloomy or dismal in mood
- The movie had a dark ending.
4.
emotionsinister or evil in nature
- The villain had a dark plan.
5.
mysteryRare secretive or mysteriousRare
- There was a dark secret in the family.
Noun
1.
lightcomplete or partial absence of light
- The room was filled with dark.
2.
nightfallthe time after sunset and before sunrise
- We went for a walk in the dark.
3.
learningstate of ignorance
- She was kept in the dark about the plans.
4.
ethicsabsence of moral or spiritual values
- The story explored the dark within humanity.
Expressions with dark
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candidate nominated unexpectedly in politics
He was a dark horse in the presidential race.
very early or late time when it's dark
We woke up at dark thirty to start our journey.
historical era lacking knowledge and progress
The society entered a dark age after the war.
stop communicating or providing information
After the scandal, the company went dark on social media..
without any light present
She stumbled in the dark trying to find the switch.
describing weather with dark clouds and strong winds
The night was dark and stormy, perfect for a mystery.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The tournament dark horse surprised everyone by reaching the finals.
extremely dark, like pitch
The room was dark as pitch at night.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The dark horse contender surprised everyone by winning the race.
hidden negative aspects of something or someone
Everyone has a dark side they don't show.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
unknown or hidden aspects of something
He explored the dark side of the moon of his personality.
someone with hidden talents or abilities
No one expected him to win, he's a dark horse.
maintain secrecy about something important
They decided to keep it dark until the announcement.
describe a situation in a negative way
The report paints a dark picture of the company's future.
physically attractive with tall height and dark hair or features
She described her date as tall, dark, and handsome.
unexpected candidate who gains attention
The dark horse candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
unexpected candidate who wins or succeeds
The dark horse nominee surprised everyone by winning the election.
times of deep sadness or personal struggle
He went through dark nights of the soul after losing his job.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
nomination of a little-known candidate
The dark horse nomination took the political analysts by surprise.
time of deep personal crisis or emotional despair
After losing his job, he went through a dark night of the soul.
having a dark shade of grey color
The sky turned dark-grey before the storm.
having a deep blue color
The dark-blue sky was clear and beautiful.
Origin of dark
Old English, deorc (dark) + -ian (to become)
Examples of dark in a sentence
He stumbled through the dark forest. The room was painted in dark shades. He prefers dark colors for his artwork. The novel's dark themes left readers unsettled. His dark humor was not appreciated by everyone. His dark humor made everyone uncomfortable.
The novel explores the dark side of human nature. The novel had a dark plot that intrigued readers. His dark past was slowly revealed throughout the series. He was afraid of the dark. Dark enveloped the entire cave. The dark enveloped the city as night fell. Children are often afraid of the dark. Keep the staff in the dark until the announcement. I was in the dark about the schedule change. The novel delves into the dark of human nature. He feared the dark that lurked in his soul.
View all translations of dark
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- French:sombre, obscurité, ...
- German:dunkel, Dunkelheit, ...
- Italian:buio, oscurità, ...
- Spanish:oscuro, oscuridad, ...
- Portuguese:escuro, escuridão, ...
- Chinese:黑暗的, 黑暗, ...
- Japanese:暗い, 暗闇, ...
- Arabic:مُظْلِم, ظَلام, ...
- Hebrew:חָשׁוּךְ, חֹשֶׁךְ, ...
- Russian:тёмный, тьма, ...
- Ukrainian:темний, темрява, ...
- Hindi:अँधेरा, अंधकार, ...
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