darkish

[ dahr-kish ]

/ ˈdɑr kɪʃ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR darkish ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective

slightly dark: a darkish color.

Origin of darkish

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at dark, -ish¹

OTHER WORDS FROM darkish

dark·ish·ness, noun

Words nearby darkish

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Example sentences from the Web for darkish

To the experienced eye the color of the egg indicates that it has died as it takes on a sort of pinkish or darkish tint.
Ducks and Geese|Harry M. Lamon
He says those organisms are exceedingly minute, darkish or coloured granules, so small as to be immeasurable.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
The plumage of this bird is darkish brown, the naked head being red.
Western Bird Guide|Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed, Harry F. Harvey, and Rex I. Brasher
The wrinkleless, too smooth skin of the alien was a darkish yellow.
Star Born|Andre Norton

His face was clean-shaven except his chin, which carried a pointed, darkish beard.
The Scalp Hunters|Mayne Reid