Definition of DARKENING

darkening

Meanings

Plural: darkenings

Noun

  • changing to a darker color
  • The act of something becoming darker.

Verb

  • become dark or darker
  • tarnish or stain
  • make dark or darker
  • present participle and gerund of darken

Adjective Satellite

  • becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
    • "the darkening sky"

Synonyms

blackening, darken

Antonyms

brighten, lighten

Scrabble Score: 15

darkening is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
darkening is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
darkening is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

darkening is a valid Words With Friends word