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darkly
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darkly
(adverb)
darkly
/
ˈ
dɑɚkli/
adverb
darkly
/
ˈ
dɑɚkli/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of DARKLY
[
more darkly; most darkly
]
1
:
in dark colors
They were both
darkly
dressed in business suits. [=they were wearing dark suits]
darkly
colored clothing/fabric
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2
:
having black or brown eyes, hair, or skin
a
darkly
handsome man
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3
:
in a way that shows a lack of hope or happiness
He spoke
darkly
of the coming war.
“We're heading for trouble,” she warned
darkly
.
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4
:
in a way that is threatening
She hinted
darkly
that they might regret not helping her.
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5
:
in a way that relates to unpleasant subjects (such as crime, war, unhappy relationships, etc.)
His movie is a
darkly
comic portrayal of a troubled family.
a
darkly
humorous/amusing story
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6
:
without being able to see clearly
“For now we see through a glass,
darkly
…”
1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV)
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