adj
Darker
adj
1
Comparative form of "dark": having less light, or a deeper, less light shade of colour.
"The sky grew darker as the storm rolled in."
"This paint is a darker shade of blue than the sample."
2
More sinister, grim, or troubling in tone or subject matter.
"The sequel takes a much darker turn than the original film."
How to Use Darker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSimply "more dark" — less light, a deeper colour, or a grimmer mood.
Common pairings
darker shade
darker mood
grow darker
darker side
Word Forms
Darkers plural
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