Darker
6 synonyms for Darker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Comparative form of "dark": having less light, or a deeper, less light shade of colour.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Darker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
darker shade
darker mood
grow darker
darker side
Etymology
From darker, perhaps a nickname for a person with very dark hair or complexion or an occupational surname for someone who darkened leather.
Full origin of Darker →Frequently asked questions
What does “Darker” mean?
The word “Darker” means comparative form of "dark": having less light, or a deeper, less light shade of colour. In plain terms, simply "more dark" — less light, a deeper colour, or a grimmer mood.
How do you use “Darker” in a sentence?
Here is “Darker” used in a sentence: “The sky grew darker as the storm rolled in.”
What part of speech is “Darker”?
“Darker” is an adjective.
Is “Darker” a common word?
“Darker” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Darker” have?
“Darker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: comparative form of "dark": having less light, or a deeper, less light shade of colour.
Is it correct to say 'darker' or 'more dark'?
The correct comparative form is "darker," not "more dark." Short adjectives like "dark" form the comparative by adding "-er," so you say "the room grew darker," never "more dark."
What is the difference between darker and darkest?
"Darker" is the comparative form of dark, used to compare two things, as in "this shade is darker than that one." "Darkest" is the superlative, used for the extreme among three or more, as in "the darkest night of the year."
What is the opposite of darker?
The opposite of darker is "lighter," the comparative of light. Where darker means having less light or a deeper shade, lighter means having more light or a paler shade.
