DARKLING Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

darkling

adjective

as in darkened

being without light or without much light the darkling valleys of Transylvania, where tales of vampires have long existed

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Recent Examples of darkling Its 19th-century spire lit up like a matchstick against the darkling sky, its tip cracking and plunging through the ceiling. —

Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024

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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026