1. superlative form of dark; having the least amount of light or the deepest shade of color
2. most evil, wicked, or morally corrupt
3. most hopeless, gloomy, or difficult

Examples

• The basement was the darkest room in the house.
• She chose the darkest shade of blue for her bedroom walls.
• The novel explores the darkest aspects of human nature.
• This was the darkest period in the country’s history.
• Even in his darkest hour, he never gave up hope.
• The government’s darkest secrets were finally revealed.
• The darkest clouds gathered before the storm hit.