Definition Synonyms
Definition of dusky - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
complexionhaving naturally dark skin
- He had a dusky complexion.
2.
colorshaving a dark or muted color
- She wore a dusky blue dress.
3.
lightingdimly lit like at dusk
- The room was dusky and quiet.
Expressions with dusky
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
having a dark or shadowy hue
The dusky-colored sky signaled the approaching storm.
having a dark color or shade
The dusky-coloured sky signaled the approaching storm.
large fish found in Mediterranean and Atlantic waters
The dusky grouper is popular among recreational fishermen.
large shark living in warm seas with a blue-grey body
A dusky shark swam near the coral reef.
bird species breeding from central Siberia
The dusky thrush was spotted in the Siberian forest.
Origin of dusky
Old English, dox (dark) + -y (adjective suffix)
Terms with dusky included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Examples of dusky in a sentence
The model's dusky complexion was admired by all. The room was painted in a dusky shade of green. He admired the dusky hues of the evening sky. The dusky hallway was lined with old portraits. A dusky glow filled the evening sky.
View all translations of dusky
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:basané, sombre, ...
- German:düster, dunkel, ...
- Italian:scuro, cupo, ...
- Spanish:moreno, tenue, ...
- Portuguese:escuro, sombrio, ...
- Chinese:黝黑的, 暗淡的, ...
- Japanese:色黒の, くすんだ, ...
- Arabic:أَسْمَر, داكن, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁחוּם, כָּהֶה, ...
- Russian:тёмный, темный, ...
- Ukrainian:смуглий, темний, ...
- Hindi:सांवला, मद्धिम, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the