darkling

• Adjetivo literario o desusado que significa 'en la oscuridad' o 'que se vuelve oscuro'; se usa a menudo en contextos poéticos para evocar penumbra, misterio o lobreguez.

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.

   Oscuridad inquietante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgloomymurkyshadowysomberstygiantenebrous

2. Occurring in the dark or nightC2formal

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

   Que ocurre en la oscuridad o durante la noche

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

   Sinónimosnightednightlynocturnal