darkish

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a deep and rich color, not light; not bright.

  - "The night was darkish and quiet."
  - "The room was darkish before turning on the light."
  - "The darkish clouds obscured the sun."

• Adjective

  Relating to or denoting a period of subdued or gloomy conditions.

  - "The darkish period of history lasted for decades."
  - "The darkish times brought about a sense of despair."
  - "The darkish era was marked by political instability."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with darkish
hark , bark , lark , spark , mark , bark , cark , shark , smark , marque , barkas , arkans , darken , stark , marquee , marquetry

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Homophones

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1. Dark (en) : The absence of light; the opposite of light. It is an achromatic color, the color of completeness or total absence of hue.
   

2. Darken (en) : To make darker in color or appearance; to make less bright or clear.
   

3. Darkness (en) : The absence of light; the state of being in darkness.
   

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Variants

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dark , darker , darkest , darkish , darklier , darkliest , darkly

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Forms

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darkishly, darker, darkest

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Etymology

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From Old English 'dæric,' meaning 'dark,' or 'belonging to the dark.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'darkish' is derived from Old English 'dæric,' which also meant 'belonging to the dark.'

2. The term 'darkish' is often used to describe the color of coffee or chocolate.

3. In astronomy, a 'dark nebula' is a dense cloud of interstellar dust and gas that blocks the light from stars behind it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Night: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

2. Shadows: The absence of light in certain areas, giving rise to a darkened image.

3. Melancholy: A feeling of sadness, often with no apparent reason.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'darkish' is often used to describe moods, atmospheres, and settings. It can evoke feelings of mystery, suspense, and foreboding. In art, 'darkish' can refer to the use of dark colors and shading to create depth and texture. In music, 'darkish' can describe a somber or melancholic tone.

How to Memorize "darkish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark room or a dark night sky to help remember the meaning of 'darkish'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'darkish' with the feeling of being in a dimly lit room or a gloomy day to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Darkish is when the lights go out' to help remember the meaning of 'darkish'.

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