Associations to the word «Darkening»

Wiktionary

DARKENING, verb. Present participle of darken
DARKENING, noun. The act of something becoming darker.

Dictionary definition

DARKENING, noun. Changing to a darker color.
DARKENING, adjective. Becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky".

Wise words

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