dark
adjective
having very little or no light.
darkest
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superlativeof dark.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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His best work tunneled into life’s darkest spaces to excavate ideas about our fears and obsessions, often reflected through dazzling practical effects that matched the naturalism of his greatest feature: a singularly expressive, malleable face.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Burrell’s family said in the statement announcing the antiques enthusiast’s death that the cancer community provided “so much comfort and strength to her in her darkest moments.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"We remain deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and kindness we have received. This outpouring has sustained us during the darkest days of our lives."
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
These were the darkest days of the Revolutionary War.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
This was the darkest dark he had ever been in.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
