dusky

/ˈdʌs.ki/

noun

  1. 1

    A dusky shark.

  2. 2

    A dusky dolphin.

  3. 3

    A dusky grouse.

adjective

  1. 1

    Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

    “I like it when it is dusky, just before the street lights come on.”
  2. 2

    Having 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. 3

    Dark-skinned.

  4. 4

    Ashen; having a greyish skin coloration.

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

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