darkle

/ˈdɑːkəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something darker or less bright

“The clouds darkled the sky, casting a shadow on the ground.”

2. noun

a patch of darkness or a place where the light is less bright

“There was a darkle in the corner of the room that made it seem spooky.”

3. verb (poetic or literary)

to shine with a faint or intermittent light

“The stars darkled in the night sky, casting a mystical glow.”

Synonyms

  • dim
  • shadow

Antonyms

  • enlighten
  • illuminate