darkly
Example Sentences
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Mulligan should win for her darkly funny, cringe-inducing turn, though Snook, Pidgeon and sentimental favorite Field are all in play too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Satirical swipes at US culture, darkly comic interactions between characters and a huge range of optional side activities were all present once again.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
This sharp, darkly comic film follows a Lithuanian couple that splits up just as Russia invades Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Aside from some darkly comic moments, it’s a grim show, driven by righteous fury and at times not an easy watch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Someone we all know and love,” he said darkly, nodding in the direction of the door.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
