dar·kle
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darkled; darkling\
ˈdär-k(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of darkle
1a
: to become clouded or gloomy
b
: to grow dark
2
: to become concealed in the dark
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Darkle: Is It The Opposite of Sparkle?
Darkle: Is It The Opposite of Sparkle?
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“Darkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/darkle. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of darkle was in 1800
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