Ciemniejszy

Ciemniejszy is a Polish adjective meaning “darker” or “more dark.” It is the comparative form of ciemny (dark) and is used to compare levels of darkness in light, color, or atmosphere, as well as in metaphorical senses such as mood or tone. The corresponding superlative form is najciemniejszy.

Etymology and formation: The word is formed from the base adjective ciemny by adding the comparative suffix -niejszy, a productive pattern in Polish for creating comparatives. Like other adjectives, ciemniejszy agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number (for example, ciemniejszy, ciemniejsza, ciemniejsze, with corresponding plural forms).

Usage: Ciemniejszy is used to describe a higher degree of darkness. Examples include: Dzień jest ciemniejszy niż wczoraj. Ta barwa jest ciemniejsza. It can also appear in metaphorical contexts to denote greater obscurity or seriousness, such as in a “ciemniejszy” plan or tone. In sentences, the adjective typically precedes the noun it modifies, and its form changes to match gender and number.

Related terms: ciemność (darkness), ciemny (dark). Antonym: jaśniejszy (lighter).

Notes: Ciemniejszy remains a standard, neutral descriptive term in both everyday speech and formal writing. It is among common Polish comparatives derived from the basic adjective ciemny and does not carry specialized meanings beyond its ordinary sense of darkness or intensity.