dusk

noun
UK: /dʌsk/
US: /dʌsk/

  1. The time of day immediately following sunset; the darker stage of twilight.

    1. We saw bats flying at dusk.
    2. The streetlights come on automatically at dusk, creating a warm glow in the neighborhood.

  2. A state or period of gloom, obscurity, or decline.

    1. The dusk of his career was spent quietly.
    2. The Roman Empire fell into dusk after centuries of glory and expansion across Europe.

Synonyms

twilight evening nightfall sunset gloom shadow
dusk verb

  1. To make dark or darker; to obscure.

    1. Clouds began to dusk the sky.
    2. The smoke from the fire seemed to dusk the whole area, casting shadows on everything.
dusk adjective

  1. Of a dark grayish color.

    1. The dusk color of the stone blended in.
    2. I like the dusk grey of the new furniture, it gives more elegance to the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dusk" in English means: The time of day immediately following sunset; the darker stage of twilight., A state or period of gloom, obscurity, or decline..

The phonetic transcription of "dusk" is /dʌsk/ in British English and /dʌsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dusk": twilight, evening, nightfall, sunset, gloom, shadow.

Example usage of "dusk": "We saw bats flying at dusk.". More examples on the page.