darkened

• Describe algo que se ha vuelto oscuro o que ha sido hecho más oscuro en color o tono.

Describes something that has become dark or has been made darker in color or shade.

1. Made dark or dimB1formal

   Having become dark or darker in color or light level.

   oscurecido

   • The darkened room made it hard to see.
   • She walked through the darkened hallway.
   • The sky darkened before the storm.

   Sinónimosblackeneddimmedgloomymurkyovercastshadedshadowed

   Antónimosilluminated

2. Gloomy or sadB2formal

   Having a mood or atmosphere that is sad, angry, or threatening.

   Oscurecido (por tristeza o amenaza)

   • His darkened expression showed his disappointment.
   • The darkened mood of the crowd was palpable.
   • Her face darkened with anger.

   Sinónimosbleakdismaldrearygloomygrimmelancholymorosemournfulsombersullen

   Antónimosbrightcheerfulhappyjoyfullighthearted

• Verbo utilizado para denotar la acción de oscurecer o volverse más oscuro en color, tono o ambiente.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming dark or darker in color, shade, or mood.

1. Make or become darkB1formal

   To make something darker in color or brightness, or to become darker.

   oscurecer(se)

   • The clouds darkened the sky before the storm.
   • She darkened the room by closing the curtains.
   • His face darkened with anger.

   Sinónimosblackenclouddeependimduskgloomobscureovershadowshade

   Antónimosbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

2. Become gloomy or sadB2formal

   To become less happy or more serious in mood or expression.

   entristecerse, apesadumbrarse

   • His mood darkened after hearing the bad news.
   • The atmosphere in the room darkened as the argument continued.
   • Her eyes darkened with suspicion.

   Sinónimoscloudgloomsaddenshadow

   Antónimosbrightencheerlighten