Definition of darkening Darkening

/dɑˈɹkʌnɪŋ/ - [darkuning] -

We found 6 definitions of darkening from 5 different sources.

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What does darkening mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

darkening - becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • darkening (Verb)
    Present participle of darken.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • darkening (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Darken
  • darkening (n.)
    Twilight; gloaming.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • darkening
    Closing of the evening twilight.

Part of speech

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  • darkening, verb, gerund of darken (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

darkening in sign language
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