DARKLY


Meaning of DARKLY in English

-klē, -li adverb

( sometimes -er/-est )

Etymology: Middle English derkly, from Old English deorclīce (attested only in the meaning “horridly, foully”), from deorc dark + -līce -ly

: in a dark manner: as

a. : obscurely , vaguely , mysteriously

darkly sensing the presence of someone

b. : with dimmed or obscured vision : dimly

seeing a ship but darkly against the horizon

c. : with a dark or blackish color

the storm clouds gathered darkly

d. : with a dark, gloomy, or menacing look or manner

glancing darkly at his opponent

e. : in the dark : secretly

thoughts held darkly in his mind

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