Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dusky

adjective
/ˈdʌs.ki/
Definition
having a dark or subdued color; dim and shadowy.
Examples
  • The dusky sky signaled the approach of night.
  • She wore a dusky dress that complemented her complexion.
  • In the dusky light of the evening, everything appeared softer.
Meaning
Dusky describes something that is not fully light, often conveying a sense of dusk or twilight.
Synonyms
  • shadowy
  • dim
  • gloomy
  • murky
  • twilight