Definition
darking
verb
- present participle of dark; becoming dark or growing darker
Usage: often used in literary or poetic contexts
adjective
- growing or becoming dark; tending toward darkness
Usage: archaic or literary usage
Examples
- The sky was darking as the storm approached.
- We hurried home as the evening was darking.
- The darking clouds gathered overhead.
- By sunset, the darking shadows stretched across the field.
- She watched the darking horizon with concern.