English · Adjectives
darkest
/ˈdɑːrkɪst/
[/ˈdɑːrkɪst/]
superlative of dark
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'dark'. Used to say something is the most dark of all.
Example
It was the darkest night of the year.
It was the darkest night of the year.
Etymology
From 'dark' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.