Darkening

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/

Darkening (noun)

  1. The process of reducing light or brightness in a place or on an object.

Examples

  • The darkening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
  • The darkening of the sky signaled a storm was coming.

Common collocations: gradual darkening, noticeable darkening, darkening effect

Synonyms of Darkening

Neutral

Antonyms of Darkening

  • — to make something brighter or less dark
  • — to increase the lightness or brightness of something