Darkling/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Ambience Best suited for creative or literary works that aim to evoke a moody atmosphere. Amidst the ruins, we walked darkling under the somber sky. Pro Tip 2/3Mystery Sensation Use 'darkling' to suggest an air of mystery or the unknown in a setting. The candles flickered, casting darkling shadows across the room. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery Evoke a vivid image of a place where details are obscured by low light or darkness. He could see the path only darkling as clouds covered the moon.