dusky
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ki adjective, dusk·i·er, dusk·i·est.
1.
somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy.
2.
having dark skin.
3.
of a dark color.
4.
gloomy; sad.
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| —adj , duskier, duskiest | |
| 1. | dark in colour; swarthy or dark-skinned |
| 2. | dim |
| 'duskily | |
| —adv | |
| 'duskiness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The pelt consists of soft, thick underfur with long, glossy dark-red to dusky-brown guard hairs.
But her earthy, dusky-toned, vibrant voice is unforgettable and deeply affecting.
Their dark dorsal hair and the dusky tint on their wings near the body are designed to absorb light energy efficiently.
Dusky performers contribute crooning and dancing and a certain fund of merriment in the stage show.
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