adj

darkened

DAH-kuhnd

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

darkened room darkened windows darkened theatre

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