adj
dusky
DUHS-kee
adj
1
Dimly lit, as things appear at dusk.
"The room had a dusky glow from the single lamp."
2
Somewhat dark in shade or colour.
"She wore a dusky pink dress that suited the evening light."
How to Use Dusky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDim, shadowy, or having a muted, darker shade of a colour.
When to use it
Older use of "dusky" to describe skin tone is now considered dated and best avoided.
Common pairings
dusky light
dusky pink
dusky room
Word Forms
duskier comparative, duskies plural, duskiest superlative
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Etymology
From "dusk" plus the adjective ending "-y," describing something with the dim, shadowy quality of evening light.