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Definition of darkly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

darkly

adverb

/ˈdɑːkli/

/ˈdɑːrkli/

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in a threatening or unpleasant way
- He hinted darkly that all was not well.
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showing a dark colour
- Her eyes burned darkly.

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