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 refreshing under-eye treatments are formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten crow’s feet and dark circles.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
The helmet uses a carbon-fiber shell to help control weight and comes supplied with clear and dark visors, as well as a Pinlock anti-fog insert.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

But the meteoric takeoff of karaoke has soared far past its humble—and slightly murky—origins.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
But the distinction between physical and mental phenomena becomes murky in disembodied entities like language models.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 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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