dusky

ˈdʌski
duskierduskiest
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Translation of dusky into German

Adjective

1.

complexion

having naturally dark skin
  • He had a dusky complexion.Er hatte einen dunklen Teint.
2.

colors

having a dark or muted color
  • She wore a dusky blue dress.Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid.
3.

lighting

dimly lit like at dusk
  • The room was dusky and quiet.Der Raum war dämmerig und still.
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Expressions with dusky: examples in English and translations in German

dunkel gefärbt
düster
The dusky-colored sky signaled the approaching storm.
dunkel gefärbt
düster
The dusky-coloured sky signaled the approaching storm.
Zackenbarsch
The dusky grouper is popular among recreational fishermen.
Dunkler Grundhai
Dunkler Hai
A dusky shark swam near the coral reef.
Drossel
The dusky thrush was spotted in the Siberian forest.

Synonyms and analogies of dusky in English

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.

Translations of "dusky" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
dunkeladj.

The small intestines look dusky and cyanotic.

Der Dünndarm sieht dunkel und zyanotisch aus.

düsteradj.

How dusky can it be if there is hope for the end!?

Wie düster darf es sein für die Hoffnung am Ende!?

dämmrigadj.

At departure of the bus it was already dusky.

Bei Abfahrt des Busses war es schon dämmrig.

düstereadj.

In order to really enjoy the dusky sci-fi world, it's necessary to reduce the resolution, detail level and/or quality enhancements.

Um die düstere Sci-Fi-Welt richtig genießen zu können, müssen sie zwangsläufig Auflösung, Detailstufe und/oder Qualitätsverbesserungen reduzieren.

dämmerigadj.

Then it was already becoming dusky and we drove home.

Dann wurde es schon dämmerig und wir fuhren nach Hause.

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dusky: Examples and translations in context

In the sunset glow, a solitary wisp shimmered against the dusky horizon.

Im Abendrot schimmerte ein einsames Büschel gegen den dunklen Horizont.

Coma with dusky red face and stertorous breathing.

Koma mit dunklem roten Gesicht und rasselnder Atmung.

For curtains, you need to make a selection of materials with dusky colors.

Für Vorhänge müssen Sie eine Auswahl an Materialien mit dunklen Farben treffen.

Well, to be fair, my complexion is a bit on the dusky side these days.

Tja, mein Teint ist in letzter Zeit etwas dunkel.

let it be with the name of this dusky jewel upon my lips.

Dann mit dem Namen dieses dunklen Juwels auf meinen Lippen.

But fuse the song of my dusky demon and brother,

Ich verschmelze das Lied meines dunklen Dämons und Bruders,

The dusky hand was large and strong and looked neither human nor animal.

Die dunkle Hand war groß und kräftig und sah weder wie eine Menschenhand noch wie eine Pranke aus.

Soon enough the little red car is hovering taciturnly through the dusky forest.

Bald geistert das kleine rote Auto wortkarg durch den düsteren Wald.

See also:

dusky grouperdusky thrushdusky sharkdusky-colored
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