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dark·ly
\-klē, -li\ adverb
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English derkly, from Old English deorclīce (attested only in the meaning “horridly, foully”), from deorc dark + -līce -ly
: in a dark manner: as
a. : obscurely, vaguely, mysteriously
< darkly sensing the presence of someone >
b. : with dimmed or obscured vision : dimly
< seeing a ship but darkly against the horizon >
c. : with a dark or blackish color
< the storm clouds gathered darkly >
d. : with a dark, gloomy, or menacing look or manner
< glancing darkly at his opponent >
e. : in the dark : secretly
< thoughts held darkly in his mind > |