Darken

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrkən/

Darken (verb)

  1. to make something have less light or become less bright.
  2. to make someone feel sad or worried.
  3. to change the color of something to a darker shade.

Examples

  • Close the curtains to darken the room.
  • The clouds darken the sky before a storm.

Common collocations: darken the room, darken the sky, darken the mood, darken the atmosphere, darken with age

Synonyms of Darken

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Darken

  • when discussing increasing light or color