Meaning of the word darken in English

What does darken mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

darken

US /ˈdɑːr.kən/
UK /ˈdɑː.kən/

Verb

1.

to make or become dark or darker

Example:
The clouds began to darken as the storm approached.
She used a special dye to darken her hair.
2.

to make or become sad or gloomy

Example:
The news of the accident seemed to darken everyone's mood.
His face began to darken with anger.
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