Desolate and Darkening

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Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a desolate house abandoned many years ago

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Darkening and desolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Darkening" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Darkening adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a darkening sky that seemed to match our downcast spirits

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Desolate and darkening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Darkening".

Nearby Words: dark, darken, darkened

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