darkly

[ˈdɑːkli]

darkly Definition

• 1. in a way that is mysterious or frightening
• 2. in a way that is pessimistic or gloomy

Using darkly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "darkly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The forest was darkly lit by the moon.

• Example

  She spoke darkly of her past experiences.

• Example

  He looked at the situation darkly, convinced that it would only get worse.

darkly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for darkly

• mysteriously
• ominously
• gloomily
• pessimistically

Antonyms for darkly

• brightly
• optimistically

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Summary: darkly in Brief

The adverb 'darkly' [ˈdɑːkli] describes something in a mysterious or frightening way, as in 'The forest was darkly lit by the moon.' It can also describe a pessimistic or gloomy attitude, as in 'He looked at the situation darkly, convinced that it would only get worse.'