dusky

[US]/'dʌskɪ/
[UK]/'dʌski/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. dim, dark
adv. dimly, darkly
n. dimness, darkness

Phrases & Collocations

dusky sky

dusky complexion

Example Sentences

a dusky Moorish maiden.

the dusky light of the forest

dusky light came from a small window.

a dusky winter evening

dusky skin.See Synonyms at dark

The bracken was turning to the dusky gold of a fine autumn.

The mountains were just visible, dusky and black.

The tabloids reported that he had been seen with a dusky young woman.

She showed them a tapestried chamber, the large figures upon the faded canvas looking threatening in the dusky light.

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