adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The darkening of a colour during dyeing.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of sadden form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Causing feelings of sadness.

Synonyms

All synonyms

affectingatrabiliaryatrabiliousbitterbleakcheerless

Example

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"Their parents say it is saddening to watch their children grow up without an education."

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