adj Uncommon

darkened

DAH-kuhnd

Darkened (adj) means Made darker, either by blocking out light or by fading or dirtying over time. Example: “The windows were fitted with darkened glass to keep the sun out.”

adj

Made darker, either by blocking out light or by fading or dirtying over time.

"The windows were fitted with darkened glass to keep the sun out."

"Years of smoke had left the ceiling darkened and grey."

Without light, especially describing a room, street, or building at night.

"She crept through the darkened house so as not to wake anyone."

How to use darkened

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "darken" — something that has had its light reduced or blocked.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for darkened

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Frequently asked questions

What does “darkened” mean?

The word “darkened” means made darker, either by blocking out light or by fading or dirtying over time. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of "darken" — something that has had its light reduced or blocked.

How do you pronounce “darkened”?

“Darkened” is pronounced DAH-kuhnd (/ˈdɑɹkənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “darkened” in a sentence?

Here is “darkened” used in a sentence: “The windows were fitted with darkened glass to keep the sun out.”

What part of speech is “darkened”?

“Darkened” is an adjective.

Is “darkened” a common word?

“Darkened” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “darkened” have?

“Darkened” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made darker, either by blocking out light or by fading or dirtying over time.