darkening

/ˈdɑrkənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of becoming darker or less bright.
    • The darkening of the room made it easier to see the movie.
    • The darkening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
    • We watched the gradual darkening of the forest as the sun set.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Becoming dark or darker.
    • In the darkening hallway, he could barely see the door.
    • She looked out at the darkening horizon with concern.
    • The darkening clouds warned us to head indoors.
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