darker Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɑɹkɚ/
What Does Darker Mean?
Darker is an adjective that means comparative form of dark: more dark.
Darker in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɑɹkɚ/ |
| Synonyms | hopeless, negative and pessimistic |
| Antonyms | bright, light and pale |
Darker Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of dark: more dark
Adjective
- Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
The room was too dark for reading.
- (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
my sister's hair is darker than mine; her skin grew dark with a suntan
- Hidden, secret, obscure.
- Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malign.
a dark villain; a dark deed
- Conducive to hopelessness; depressing or bleak.
the Great Depression was a dark time; the film was a dark psychological thriller
- Lacking progress in science or the arts; said of a time period.
- With emphasis placed on the unpleasant aspects of life; said of a work of fiction, a work of nonfiction presented in narrative form or a portion of either.
The ending of this book is rather dark.
Synonyms of Darker
Darker synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Darker
Darker in a Sentence
The room was too dark for reading.
my sister's hair is darker than mine; her skin grew dark with a suntan
a dark villain; a dark deed
the Great Depression was a dark time; the film was a dark psychological thriller
The ending of this book is rather dark.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Darker
Quick Answers About Darker
What part of speech is darker?
Darker is an adjective.
What is another word for darker?
Words with a similar meaning to darker include hopeless, negative and pessimistic. See the full list of darker synonyms and antonyms.