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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective darkling has 2 senses
  1. darkling - uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure; "a darkling glance"; "secret operatives and darkling conspiracies"-Archibald MacLeish
    Antonym:
    light (indirect, via dark)
  2. darkling - (poetic) occurring in the dark or night; "a darkling journey"
    Antonym:
    light (indirect, via dark)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Darkling

Definition:

Darkling is an adjective that means occurring or happening in darkness, or having a dark and gloomy appearance.

Examples:

  • The darkling sky was filled with twinkling stars.
  • She had a darkling feeling that something was wrong.

Definition:

Darkling can also be used as a noun to refer to a person or creature that is living or moving in darkness.

Examples:

  • Darklings came out from their hiding spots as night fell.
  • The book was filled with mysterious darklings lurking in the shadows.

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