Darken

/ˈdɑːrkən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become dark or darker.

The clouds began to darken as a storm approached.

To obscure or conceal from view.

The thick forest will darken the path ahead.

To make less happy or cheerful.

The news of the accident darkened our spirits.

To change to a darker color.

She decided to darken her hair for the winter.

Middle English 'darkenen', from 'dark' + '-en' (verb-forming suffix).

darken someone's mood

to make someone feel sad or gloomy.

darken the door

to enter a place, often implying a sense of foreboding.

darken the sky

to cause the sky to lose light, often due to approaching weather.

dark

having little or no light.

darkness

the absence of light.

dimming

making something less bright.

to mess up or ruin a situation

He really darkened the vibe at the party with his bad attitude.

to make something more intense or serious

They darkened the storyline in the sequel to make it more engaging.