# dusky

/dˈʌski/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dusky
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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