Word
dusky
UK/dˈʌski/
Definition
adj. having a dark or brownish color, or being in the time of day when the sun is going down. It describes things that are a bit dark but not completely black.
adj. having a dark or brownish hue; occurring during the period of twilight when the sun is below the horizon. Often used to describe skin tones or the transition from day to night.
Examples
“The dusky sky turned purple as the sun set.”
“The dusky atmosphere of the old forest made it difficult for the hikers to see the path ahead.”
“As the dusky light faded into the horizon, the city's skyline emerged from the shadows, silhouetted against the deepening blue of the evening.”
Examples
simple
“The dusky sky turned purple as the sun set.”
contextual
“The dusky atmosphere of the old forest made it difficult for the hikers to see the path ahead.”
complex
“As the dusky light faded into the horizon, the city's skyline emerged from the shadows, silhouetted against the deepening blue of the evening.”
Etymology
From dusk + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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