Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fuliginous
adjective
/fjʊˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
Definition
producing or marked by a sooty or smoky quality
Examples
- The fuliginous skies threatened a storm.
- He walked through the fuliginous alley, feeling an air of mystery and tension.
- The artist’s painting was filled with fuliginous hues, evoking a sense of melancholy.
Meaning
Fuliginous describes something that is dark, gloomy, or smoky. It often refers to colors or atmospheres that are shadowy or covered in soot.
Synonyms
- dark
- gloomy
- murky
- smoky
- shadowy
