DARKISH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does darkish mean? 

• DARKISH (adjective)
  The adjective DARKISH has 1 sense:

1. slightly dark

  Familiarity information: DARKISH used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DARKISH (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Slightly dark

Context example:

darkish red

Similar:

dark ((used of color) having a dark hue)

 Context examples 

The darkish streaks are considered special regions on Mars, where extra precautions must be taken to prevent contamination because of the suspected presence of liquid water, considered a prerequisite for life.

(NASA Weighs Use of Rover to Image Potential Mars Water Sites, NASA)

These darkish streaks appear to ebb and flow over time.

(NASA Confirms Evidence That Liquid Water Flows on Today's Mars, NASA)