darkening

• Describe algo que se está volviendo oscuro o más oscuro en color, o, en sentido figurado, que se vuelve sombrío o amenazador.

Describes something that is becoming dark or darker in color, or figuratively, becoming gloomy or threatening.

1. Becoming dark or darkerB2formal

   Describing something that is gradually losing light or becoming darker, often due to fading daylight or cloud cover.

   oscurecimiento

   • The darkening sky signaled the approach of a storm.
   • They walked through the darkening forest as evening fell.
   • The darkening clouds blocked out the sun completely.

   Sinónimosblackeningcloudingfadingshadowing

   Antónimosclearingilluminatinglightening

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o acción de oscurecerse o volverse más oscuro, tanto en sentido literal (pérdida de luz o cambio de color) como figurado (empeoramiento o ensombrecimiento de algo).

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming darker in color or shade.

incontable

1. B2formal

   The act or process of becoming darker in color or shade.

   oscurecimiento

   • The darkening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • The darkening of the wood over time is a natural process.
   • The artist used layers of paint to create a gradual darkening effect.

   Sinónimosblackeningdeepeningduskinessshadingshadowing

   Antónimoslightening

• 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