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darkling

The word “darkling” has 2 syllables: dark-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈdɑːrk.lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for darkling?

In the thesaurus, “darkling” has 3 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for darkling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for darkling

Antonyms for darkling

Meanings of darkling

  • noun
    1. A creature that lives in the dark.
    2. Darkness.
  • adverb
    1. In the dark; in obscurity.
  • verb
    1. To be dark; to be visible only darkly.
    2. To become dark; to show indistinctly.
  • adjective
    1. Dark; growing dark; darkening.
    2. Obscure; taking place unseen, as if in the dark.

Example Sentences

  • In the darkling forest, mysterious creatures lurked.
  • The traveler ventured forth into the darkling night.
  • The darkling shadows danced on the walls as the fire flickered.
  • The poet penned verses about the darkling depths of the ocean.
  • She wandered through the darkling corridors of the ancient castle.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to darkling, such as: alight, bright, brightened, brilliant, dark, darkened, effulgent.

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