DARKSOME Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

darksome

adjective

ˈdärk-səm

Definition of darksome

as in darkened

being without light or without much light a pile of darksome ruins in the heart of the forest

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Adjective

Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

The ad is characteristic of the increasingly dark tone Hilton’s campaign has taken on in the home stretch.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu's supporters see him as a steady hand and a consummate statesman who has led Israel through a war of redemption after the country's darkest hour.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

Researchers theorize the pigment allows the fish to spot bioluminescence, giving it an additional tool to maneuver through the murky depths.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Among the murkier aspects of this setup is what will happen if the trustees come to feel that the co-founders have lost their devotion to safety and their board majority tries to right the ship.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of murky

Adjective

Russian media outlets later reported that the attack sparked a blaze at the Kstovo oil refinery, sharing images of black plumes of smoke over the horizon.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
This pick, for example, adds a pop of color to contrast the black jeans and booties, while the purple hue nods to current trends without being too obvious.

— India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

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