Dusky

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveDimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

"I like it when it is dusky, just before the street lights come on."

2.AdjectiveHaving a shade of color that is rather dark.

"The dusky rose was of a muted color, not clashing with any of the other colors."

3.AdjectiveDark-skinned.

4.AdjectiveAshen; having a greyish skin coloration.

"The patient was in shock and had a dusky skin tone."

5.NounA dusky shark.

6.NounA dusky dolphin.

7.NounA dusky grouse.

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