Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective overtaken by night or darkness.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
darken .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective become or made dark by lack of light
- adjective (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
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Examples
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Aquila snatched it up, and his expression darkened immediately.
Rogue Oracle 2011
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Aquila snatched it up, and his expression darkened immediately.
Rogue Oracle 2011
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Her expression darkened for a second, from sadness to annoyance.
Every little thing in the world Nina de Gramont 2010
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He flipped on the light, spied her on the bed, and his expression darkened with concern.
Ecstasy in Darkness Gena Showalter 2010
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Her expression darkened for a second, from sadness to annoyance.
Every little thing in the world Nina de Gramont 2010
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His expression darkened and he shot Catherine a glance that made it clear that she needed to hear this.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shock Treatment Greg Cox 2010
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“That was tactfully done,” said Aurelia approvingly, then her expression darkened and she shook her head.
CONSPIRATA ROBERT HARRIS 2010
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His expression darkened and he shot Catherine a glance that made it clear that she needed to hear this.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shock Treatment Greg Cox 2010
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His expression darkened and he shot Catherine a glance that made it clear that she needed to hear this.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shock Treatment Greg Cox 2010
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He flipped on the light, spied her on the bed, and his expression darkened with concern.
Ecstasy in Darkness Gena Showalter 2010
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