DARKLING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure

Example: a darkling glance; secret operatives and darkling conspiracies"-Archibald MacLeish

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

(poetic) occurring in the dark or night

Example: a darkling journey

Synonyms

Darkling

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "darkling" comes from Middle English derkelyng.

🔗 Related Words

dark – A related word in the same word family.

-ling – A related word in the same word family.

dark – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.

➡️ Words that Start with DA

Darkened Dairying Dampening Dabblers Danaus Dating Dabbling Damourite Davit Dasypus Daybooks Daturas

Words that End with NG ⬅️

Denationalising Denationalizing Denaturalising Denaturalizing Denaturing Denazifying Denigrating Denitrifying Denominating Denoting Denouncing Denting