darkling

• Adjectif littéraire ou poétique signifiant 'dans l'obscurité' ou 'qui devient sombre' ; souvent utilisé pour évoquer une atmosphère ténébreuse ou indistincte.

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.

   Obscur inquiétant

   • 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.

   Synonymesgloomymurkyshadowysomberstygiantenebrous

2. Occurring in the dark or nightC2formal

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

   Nocturne, qui se produit dans la nuit

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

   Synonymesnightednightlynocturnal