darkly

• Adverb, das beschreibt, dass etwas auf dunkle, düstere oder bedrohliche Weise geschieht. Es kann sich auf wörtliche Dunkelheit beziehen (z. B. „der Raum war düster beleuchtet“) oder auf eine übertragene Dunkelheit wie einen unheilvollen oder finsteren Ton (z. B. „er sprach düster über die Zukunft“).

An adverb used to describe something done in a dark, gloomy, or threatening manner. It can refer to literal darkness (e.g., 'the room was darkly lit') or figurative darkness, such as a sinister or ominous tone (e.g., 'he spoke darkly of the future').

1. Without lightB1formal

   In a way that is lacking light or illumination.

   Dunkel

   • The room was darkly lit by a single candle.
   • He walked darkly through the forest at night.
   • The cave stretched darkly before them.

   Synonymedimlymurkilyobscurely

   Antonymebrightly

2. In a menacing or gloomy mannerB2formal

   In a way that suggests threat, anger, or sadness.

   Düster

   • He looked at her darkly, his eyes full of suspicion.
   • She spoke darkly of the dangers ahead.
   • The sky darkened darkly before the storm.

   Synonymegloomilymenacinglymoroselyominouslysomberlysullenlythreateningly

   Antonymebrightlycheerfullyhappilyjoyfullylightlysunny