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Definition of dusky

dusky

/ˈdʌs.ki/
dus · ky
Adverb:duskily
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• adjective

1

Dimly lit, shadowy, or characterized by the partial darkness of twilight.

Example

"The hikers made their way down the dusky forest trail just as the sun dipped below the horizon."

2

Darkish in color or having a muted, slightly greyish or brownish tone.

Example

"She painted the bedroom walls a soft, dusky rose that looked warm in the evening light."

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• Rhymes for dusky

• Nearby Words

durum
dushanbe
dusk
dusky
dusseldorf
dust
dustball

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'dusk', which traces back to the Old English adjective 'dox', meaning dark or swarthy, combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dusky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dusky
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