Definitions for darklyˈdɑrk li
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
dark•lyˈdɑrk li(adv.)
so as to appear dark.
vaguely; mysteriously.
in a vaguely threatening or menacing manner:
to hint darkly of hidden dangers.
imperfectly; faintly.
Origin of darkly:
bef. 1000
Princeton's WordNet
darkly, in darkness(adverb)
without light
"the river was sliding darkly under the mist"
darkly(adverb)
in a dark glowering menacing manner
"he stared darkly at her"
Wiktionary
darkly(Adverb)
to appear as dark
darkly(Adverb)
mysterious
darkly(Adverb)
faintly seen in the dark
Origin: dark + -ly
Webster Dictionary
Darkly(adverb)
with imperfect light, clearness, or knowledge; obscurely; dimly; blindly; uncertainly
Darkly(adverb)
with a dark, gloomy, cruel, or menacing look
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