Meaning of the word darkened in English

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

darkened

US /ˈdɑːr.kənd/
UK /ˈdɑː.kənd/

Adjective

made dark or darker; dim

Example:
The room was darkened by the heavy curtains.
His face was darkened by anger.

Past Participle

made or became dark or darker

Example:
The sky had darkened considerably by the time we left.
The old photographs had darkened with age.