darkly
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Learner's definition of DARKLY
[more darkly; most darkly]
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in dark colors
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They were both darkly dressed in business suits. [=they were wearing dark suits]
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darkly colored clothing/fabric
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having black or brown eyes, hair, or skin
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a darkly handsome man
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in a way that shows a lack of hope or happiness
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He spoke darkly of the coming war.
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“We're heading for trouble,” she warned darkly.
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in a way that is threatening
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She hinted darkly that they might regret not helping her.
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in a way that relates to unpleasant subjects (such as crime, war, unhappy relationships, etc.)
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His movie is a darkly comic portrayal of a troubled family.
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a darkly humorous/amusing story
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without being able to see clearly
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“For now we see through a glass, darkly…”
1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV)
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