darkened
UK: ˈdɑːkənd | US: ˈdɑːrkənd
adj. made dark or darker in color
vt. past tense of "darken": to become or cause to become dark
The word "darkened" combines the Old English root "dark" (derived from Proto-Germanic *derkaz, meaning "obscure or hidden") with the verb-forming suffix "-en," which indicates causation (e.g., "to make dark"). The "-ed" suffix marks the past tense or participle form. The progression reflects a logical transformation: from the state of darkness ("dark") to the action of causing darkness ("darken") and finally to the completed action ("darkened").
The sky darkened as the storm approached.
She darkened her hair with temporary dye.
The room was darkened for the movie screening.
His mood darkened after hearing the bad news.
The photographer darkened the edges of the image for a dramatic effect.