darkle

[ dahr-kuhl ]

verb (used without object)

, dar·kled, dar·kling.

1. to appear dark; show indistinctly.
2. to grow dark, gloomy, etc.

darkle

/ ˈdɑːkəl /

verb

1. to grow dark; darken
2. intr to appear dark or indistinct

Word History and Origins

Origin of darkle¹

1790–1800; back formation from darkling, adv. taken as present participle

Word History and Origins

Origin of darkle¹

C19: back formation from darkling

Example Sentences

A single hobgoblin bassoon croaks ludicrously away, the pixies darkle and flirt and dance their hearts out of them.

From Project Gutenberg

Whom It quickens, let them darkle to extinction swift and sure.

From Project Gutenberg