What does darkening mean?
Darkening means present participle and gerund of darken.
Darkening
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of darken.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of darken
- The act of something becoming darker.
Example Sentences
At last the first glimpse from a bridge of an open-top red bus, and a noticeable darkening of the atmosphere from the smoke of London: then the increasingly dingy stations with double-barrel names, set amid what has always been to me the outstanding feature of the "Premier Line" approach to London—the positively marvellous display of crazy chimney-pots on the grey inner suburban houses. As many as twenty, all of varying style, standing together like ranks of jagged teeth, and providing a Dickensian back-cloth which no other route can boast.
NEGATIVE FLASHES — Brief darkenings of a light that is otherwise steadily on.
Synonyms for darkening
Antonyms for darkening
Related Words
Word Forms
- darkenings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for darkening?
Common synonyms include dark, blackening.
What is the opposite of darkening?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use darkening in a sentence?
At last the first glimpse from a bridge of an open-top red bus, and a noticeable darkening of the atmosphere from the smoke of London: then the increasingly dingy stations with double-barrel names, set amid what has always been to me the outstanding feature of the "Premier Line" approach to London—the positively marvellous display of crazy chimney-pots on the grey inner suburban houses. As many as twenty, all of varying style, standing together like ranks of jagged teeth, and providing a Dickensian back-cloth which no other route can boast.
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