dusky

adjective
UK: /ˈdʌski/
US: /ˈdʌski/

  1. Dark in color or shade.

    1. The dusky sky looked like night was coming soon.
    2. The dusky lighting in the restaurant created a romantic atmosphere for the diners.

  2. Having a slightly dark or muted tone.

    1. She chose a dusky pink dress for the party later tonight.
    2. The walls were painted a dusky lavender, creating a calming effect.

  3. Dim or poorly lit.

    1. The street was dusky after the sun had set hours ago.
    2. We walked home through the dusky streets, careful not to trip.

Synonyms

dim gloomy shadowy murky dark

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dusky" in English means: Dark in color or shade., Having a slightly dark or muted tone., Dim or poorly lit..

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

Synonyms for "dusky": dim, gloomy, shadowy, murky, dark.

Example usage of "dusky": "The dusky sky looked like night was coming soon.". More examples on the page.