darkly

Meaning

Adv

1. With insufficient light for easy discernment or comprehension.
2. With a dark appearance.
3. (figuratively) In a manner which is not readily visible or noticeable; inconspicuously.
4. (figuratively) In a manner which retards or prevents discernment; clandestinely.
5. (figuratively) In a manner which is difficult to understand, or which retards or prevents understanding; incomprehensibly.
6. (figuratively) In a manner which tends to produce uncertainty or confusion; bewilderingly.
7. (figuratively) In a manner which produces an inward conviction of future misfortune; ominously.
8. (figuratively) In a morbid manner; morbidly, sinisterly.

Adj

Relating to darkness or obscurity.

Synonyms

gloomily

dimly

in darkness

obscurely

menacingly

obscured

secretly

somberly

unclear

vaguely

in secrecy

with obscure vision

bleakly

markily

blindly

dark

grimly

Translations

obscurément

dunkel

somber

tristement

dunkle

donker

duister

ameaçadoramente

misteriosamente

على نحو مظلم

secretamente

απειλητικά

σκοτεινά

sinistrement

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɑːkli/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: derkly

Cognate with Old English: deorclīċe

Inherited from Middle English: derkely

In summary

From Middle English derkly, derkely, derkliche, derkeliche; equivalent to dark + -ly. Compare Old English deorclīċe, a parallel formation.