darker
- 01 A2 Elementary
having less light than something else.
characterised by a greater absence of light or illumination compared to another area or time.
Simple“The hallway became darker as the sun went down and the lights stayed off.”
In context“The forest grew significantly darker as the canopy thickened, making it difficult for the hikers to distinguish the trail from the surrounding undergrowth.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
closer to black or having a deeper shade of a colour.
possessing a deeper or more saturated hue that approaches black in the colour spectrum.
Simple“I prefer the darker blue paint for the bedroom walls.”
In context“The artist applied a darker shade of crimson to the shadows of the velvet drapes to create a sense of three-dimensional depth.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
more serious, sad, or frightening than before.
reflecting a more somber, pessimistic, or sinister quality in tone or subject matter.
Simple“The movie took a darker turn when the main character lost his job.”
In context“Critics noted that the sequel explored much darker themes of betrayal and loss compared to the relatively lighthearted original film.”
SynonymsbleakergrimmerAntonymscheerierlighter