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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Most of them, he says, are “sensationalist catalogs of his darkest misdeeds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The community is seen rallying around him in his darkest hours—a beautiful display that is mirrored in the way that Richmond itself has welcomed “Ted Lasso” fans, seemingly with open arms.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The South Downs National Park is considered one of the best places in the region for glow worms because it contains some of the country's darkest skies.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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
Several times, as we marched in the darkest hours, the dunes rising on either side echoed with a sound like a howl.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
