creep up

[for darkness] to move gradually and slowly [toward someone or something]. Dusk crept up and swallowed us in darkness.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lenny	['leni]
OvÍDio	-	Portuguese
Oghenero	-	Western African, Urhobo
Anwen	-	Welsh
Lacy	['leisi]
Iwona	ee-VAW-nah	Polish