darkest Meaning & Definition
What Does Darkest Mean?
As an adjective, darkest means superlative form of dark: most dark.
Darkest at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hopeless, negative and pessimistic |
| Antonyms | bright, light and pale |
Darkest Definition (Adjective)
- superlative form of dark: most 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 Darkest
Darkest synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Darkest
Darkest 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 Darkest
Quick Answers About Darkest
What part of speech is darkest?
Darkest is an adjective.
What is another word for darkest?
Close synonyms of darkest are hopeless, negative and pessimistic. See the full list of darkest synonyms and antonyms.