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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "darken" — something that has had its light reduced or blocked.
Common pairings
darkened room
darkened windows
darkened theatre
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like darkened.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The windows were fitted with _____ glass to keep the sun out.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for darkened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
flattened
sweetened
See all rhymes for darkened →
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.
