darkly

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɑːkli/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɑɹkli/ Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)kli Hyphenation: dark‧ly === Etymology 1 === From Middle English derkly, derkely, derkliche, derkeliche; equivalent to dark +‎ -ly. Compare Old English deorclīċe, a parallel formation. ==== Adverb ==== darkly (comparative darklier or more darkly, superlative darkliest or most darkly) With insufficient light for easy discernment or comprehension. With a dark appearance. Synonyms: blackly, sably (figuratively) In a manner which is not readily visible or noticeable; inconspicuously. Synonyms: anonymously, obscurely, unapparently, unnoticeably (figuratively) In a manner which retards or prevents discernment; clandestinely. Synonyms: covertly, furtively, inconspicuously, secretly, stealthily, surreptitiously (figuratively) In a manner which is difficult to understand, or which retards or prevents understanding; incomprehensibly. Synonyms: fathomlessly, inscrutably, mysteriously, obscurely, vaguely (figuratively) In a manner which tends to produce uncertainty or confusion; bewilderingly. Synonyms: bafflingly, perplexingly, puzzlingly (figuratively) In a manner which produces an inward conviction of future misfortune; ominously. Synonyms: forebodingly, threateningly (figuratively) In a morbid manner; morbidly, sinisterly. ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English derkely, equivalent to dark +‎ -ly. ==== Adjective ==== darkly (comparative darklier or more darkly, superlative darkliest or most darkly) (chiefly poetic) Relating to darkness or obscurity. A Scanner Darkly