What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
darkening
Example
The sky was darkening as the storm approached. [darkening: verb]
Example
The darkening of the leaves signaled the arrival of autumn. [darkening: noun]
dimming
Example
The lights were dimming as the movie started. [dimming: verb]
Example
The dimming of the screen made it hard to see the details. [dimming: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dimming is more commonly used than darkening in everyday language. Dimming is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while darkening is less common and refers to specific situations where color or tone changes towards a darker shade.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between darkening and dimming?
Both darkening and dimming are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
