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Darkening

DAH-rkuh-nihng

/ˈdɑːrkʌnɪŋ/

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darkening

Dictionary meaning

Becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over.

Examples

  • The darkening sky.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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muh-LIF-loo-us

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pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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