darkling

• Veraltetes oder poetisches Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'in der Dunkelheit' oder 'dunkel werdend'; wird oft in literarischen Kontexten verwendet, um eine Stimmung von Düsterkeit oder Unklarheit zu erzeugen.

An archaic or poetic adjective meaning 'in the dark' or 'becoming dark'; often used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of gloom or obscurity.

1. Uncannily or threateningly dark or obscureC2formal

   Describes a darkness that is eerie, mysterious, or menacing.

   Unheimlich dunkel

   • The forest had a darkling quality that made travelers uneasy.
   • A darkling shadow crept across the moonlit field.
   • His darkling gaze hinted at hidden intentions.

   Synonymegloomymurkyshadowysomberstygiantenebrous

2. Occurring in the dark or nightC2formal

   Poetic term for something that happens or exists during the night.

   Nächtlich

   • The darkling thrush sang its evening song.
   • They ventured out into the darkling hours.
   • A darkling breeze rustled the leaves.

   Synonymenightednightlynocturnal