Meaning
With insufficient light for easy discernment or comprehension.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English derkly, derkely, derkliche, derkeliche; equivalent to dark + -ly. Compare Old English deorclīċe, a parallel formation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blacklysablyanonymouslyobscurelyunapparentlyunnoticeablycovertlyfurtivelyinconspicuouslysecretly
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: