darkly

Examples

• All

• Ivor and the assembly growled darkly as the man spoke.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Now I see you through a glass, darkly.

  Family Evils (2025)

• Instead of, you know, the game talking to your eyes or your brain, the game can talk darkly to your heart or to your soul.

• I looked at her darkly, "You can take the wheel if you want to."

  Fiction book (1995)

• Or perhaps, I thought darkly, it was that they expected her to help me call down dragons.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Then, she thought darkly, Allanon's vision of the future would truly come to pass.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Seating herself on her bed, she said darkly, "Whoever prizes her reputation should move on, be on her way."

  Fiction book (1992)

• If you're not careful, they can hold you in one spot forever," he said darkly.

  Fiction book (1996)

• The Force moves darkly near a creature that's about to kill.

  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

• A cloaked figure alighted and strode to the gatehouse, his cape flapping darkly behind him.

  Fiction book (1992)

Synonyms

G

grimly

vsdarkly

27 5.5

In a serious and determined way without showing any joy

focuses on gloom or a threatening tone rather than firmness or resolve

O

ominously

vsdarkly

12 6.9

In a way that shows something bad will happen

describes a gloomy or sullen presence rather than future warning

M

menacingly

vsdarkly

6 6.3

In a way that seems likely to hurt or scare someone

uses gloom or a sullen look rather than an explicit threat

D

darkling

vsdarkly

• Archaic

9.9

Dark and shadowy in a way that feels frightening

refers to a person's glowering look or direct threat rather than a scene

S

sinisterly

vsdarkly

7.5

In a way that seems evil or threatening

conveys gloom or sullen threat without implying evil intent

G

gloweringly

vsdarkly

8.5

To look at someone with a hard, angry stare showing disapproval

expresses gloom or threat in surroundings rather than a personal scowl

Antonyms

C

cheerfully

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

L

lightheartedly

1 3.7

In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry

How Menacing

threateningly

3 5.5

darkly

9 4.8

ominously

12 6.9

Surface Forms

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Etymology