Word
darker
Phoneticsdark·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑɹkɝ/
UK/dˈɑːkɐ/
Definitions
01less light
A2 · Elementary
adj. having less light than something else.
adj. characterised by a greater absence of light or illumination compared to another area or time.
“The hallway became darker as the sun went down and the lights stayed off.”
“The forest grew significantly darker as the canopy thickened, making it difficult for the hikers to distinguish the trail from the surrounding undergrowth.”
Synonyms
02deeper colour
A2 · Elementary
adj. closer to black or having a deeper shade of a colour.
adj. possessing a deeper or more saturated hue that approaches black in the colour spectrum.
“I prefer the darker blue paint for the bedroom walls.”
“The artist applied a darker shade of crimson to the shadows of the velvet drapes to create a sense of three-dimensional depth.”
Antonyms
03serious or sad
B1 · Intermediate
adj. more serious, sad, or frightening than before.
adj. reflecting a more somber, pessimistic, or sinister quality in tone or subject matter.
“The movie took a darker turn when the main character lost his job.”
“Critics noted that the sequel explored much darker themes of betrayal and loss compared to the relatively lighthearted original film.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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