Synonyms for

Dusky

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Definition

Dusky means somewhat dark in color or shadowy.

Synonyms & similar words

twilit twilight swart darkskinned swarthy dim shadowy murky gloomy twilight darkish hazy dimmed somber tenebrous obscure faint shady vague gloom dull overcast clouded misty shaded

Example sentences

  1. The dusky forest was filled with mysterious sounds.
  2. She saw a dusky figure lurking in the shadows.
  3. The room became dusky as the sun disappeared behind the clouds.
  4. The dusky clouds turned the sky a deep purple.
  5. In the dusky evening, the stars started to twinkle.

Quotes

  • The dusky sky is a canvas for the stars to shine.
  • In the dusky hours, nature reveals its hidden beauty.
  • The dusky moon casts a mysterious glow over the landscape.

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