Synonyms of darkly
21 similar words
Another word for darkly is blackly. Other synonyms of darkly are sably, anonymously, obscurely, unapparently and unnoticeably.
Synonyms and similar words for darkly
adverbIn a manner which is not readily visible or noticeable; inconspicuously.
- anonymously
- obscurelyIn an obscure manner.
- unapparentlyNot apparently; in an unapparent manner.
- unnoticeablyIn an unnoticeable manner.
adverbIn a manner which retards or prevents discernment; clandestinely.
- covertlyIn a covert manner, secretly.
- furtivelyIn a furtive manner.
- inconspicuouslyIn an inconspicuous manner; so as not to attract attention or appear unusual or out of the ordinary.
- secretlyIn secret, covertly.
- stealthilyIn a stealthy manner, furtively.
- surreptitiouslyIn a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.
adverbIn a manner which is difficult to understand, or which retards or prevents understanding...
- fathomlesslyIn a fathomless manner, to a fathomless degree.
- inscrutablyIn an inscrutable manner.
- mysteriouslyIn a mysterious manner.
- vaguely
adverbIn a manner which tends to produce uncertainty or confusion; bewilderingly.
- bafflinglyIn a baffling or puzzling manner.
- perplexinglyIn a way or to an extent that is perplexing.
- puzzlinglyIn a puzzling manner.
adverbIn a manner which produces an inward conviction of future misfortune; ominously.
- forebodinglyIn a foreboding manner.
- threateninglyIn a threatening manner.
Meaning of darkly
- adverb With insufficient light for easy discernment or comprehension.
- adverb With a dark appearance.
- adverb In a manner which is not readily visible or noticeable; inconspicuously.
Questions about synonyms of darkly
- What is another word for darkly?
- Darkly has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blackly, sably, anonymously, obscurely, unapparently, unnoticeably, covertly and furtively.
- What does darkly mean?
- Darkly means with insufficient light for easy discernment or comprehension.
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