Meaning of the word darkly in English

What does darkly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

darkly

US /ˈdɑːrk.li/
UK /ˈdɑːk.li/

Adverb

in a way that is threatening or frightening:

Example:
She hinted darkly that something had happened to him.