"Darkened" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The verb "darkened" means to make something darker or to cause it to lose light. For example:
The storm darkened the sky, filling it with dark clouds.
The curtains darkened the room, making it difficult to see.
As a adjective, "darkened" can also mean made dark or gloomy:
The old, darkened mansion had a haunting atmosphere.
Her darkened eyes seemed to bore into my soul.
To darken something means to make it less bright or less light, often by covering or blocking light. It can also mean to make something appear or seem less cheerful or pleasant.
Darkling refers to something that is obscure, unknown, or unseen, often with a sense of foreboding or fear. It can also imply a lack of light or illumination.