Darkenings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A process characterized by the reduction of brightness or light in a specific area; an act resulting in the obscuring of visibility through decreased illumination; a condition entailing the transformation from light to shadow, affecting the perception of surroundings
2. The act or process of something becoming less bright or more shadowed in appearance
3. A reduction in the amount of light or brightness, causing a dimmer or gloomier effect

Etymology: "Darkenings" is simply the plural of "darkening," a noun formed from the verb "darken" with the suffix "-ing." The verb itself comes from "dark," an Old English word, with the causative suffix "-en" added, so "darken" means to make dark. The "-ing" ending turns the action into a noun, meaning the act or result of making something dark. The plural form therefore refers to separate instances of this process, such as several shadows falling across a landscape or repeated dimmings of light over time.

Synonyms: shadows, obscurities, gloom

Antonyms: lightenings, brightness