Word Adjective
dusky
adj.
C1 Advanced UK /dˈʌski/ dusky
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.”
Etymology
From dusk + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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