Darkly

/ˈdɑːrkli/ adverb

In a dark manner; also means in a grim, sinister, or mysterious way.

From English 'dark' (Old English 'deorc') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' The word has been used since medieval times, with both literal and figurative meanings developing in parallel.

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