duskier; duskiest
1
: somewhat dark in color
specifically
: having dark skin
2
: marked by slight or deficient light : shadowy
plural -es
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Adjective
in the dusky depths of the dungeon
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As a result, populations of dusky sharks declined significantly.
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While a white shark’s fin is triangular, a dusky shark’s fin slopes and curves.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.
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Adjective
Pygmy rattlesnake Most adult dusky pygmy rattlesnakes are about 12 to 14 inches in length, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
As a result, populations of dusky sharks declined significantly.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
While a white shark’s fin is triangular, a dusky shark’s fin slopes and curves.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusky. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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