darkling

1 of 2

adverb

dark·​ling ˈdär-kliŋ How to pronounce darkling (audio)
Synonyms of darklingnext
: in the dark

darkling

2 of 2

adjective

1
: dark
2
: done or taking place in the dark

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Examples of darkling in a Sentence

Adjective the darkling valleys of Transylvania, where tales of vampires have long existed

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English derkelyng, from derk dark + -lyng -ling

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of darkling was in the 15th century

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darkling

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“Darkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/darkling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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darkling

adjective
dark·​ling
ˈdär-kliŋ
1
: dark entry 1 sense 1a
a darkling plain
2
: done or taking place in the dark
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