dusky

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adjective \ ˈdəs-kē \

Definition of dusky

duskier; duskiest

1 :somewhat dark in color; specifically :having dark skin

2 :marked by slight or deficient light :shadowy

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duskily

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duskiness

play \-kē-nəs\ noun

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Bearded Iris faded from dusky purple to smog orange in one photo, and in another two black goats munched on daisies.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "Reflections of an Accidental Florist," 28 Aug. 2017
The result is big, shaggy and dusky gray to brown, but never the white of Jon Snow’s Ghost, because Schwarz figures pale fur would have stood out too much in the prehistoric flora and impeded hunting.

— karin brulliard, Washington Post, "Dire wolves were real. Now someone is trying to resurrect them.," 31 July 2017
A dusky corner of the enterprise drew his attention.

— jesse barron, New York Times, "The Bounty Hunter of Wall Street," 8 June 2017
Messy — a fork isn’t a bad idea — but filling, with a slightly dusky chili that’s mild on the heat level but plays well off the sharpness of the slaw.

— robert philpot, star-telegram.com, "Hookers Grill can put you in a nostalgic state," 31 May 2017
Candied Sichuan pecans with a veneer of spice, dusky rye crackers, and sourdough crackers that beg for cheese are particularly addictive: Aida Pantry Staples, $8 to $10 each, all five for $46, aidaeats.com.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "Snacks From an East Village Wine Bar Available Online," 22 May 2017
The young man came into the room and held her cool, dusky hand.

— jeremy topin, chicagotribune.com, "What do you tell a 25-year-old patient about to die?," 17 May 2017
This gleefulness was contrasted with the sweet, dusky haze in the duet between Michael Davis and Kaleena Burks, before everyone jumped back into the game.

— libby hanssen, kansascity.com, "With “Director’s Choice,” KC Ballet demonstrates versatility with 1940’s-era repertoire.," 13 May 2017
Hardy Boy concoctions include Midnight Glow, which blends dusky purple and moonlight yellow.

— colleen smith, The Denver Post, "2017 is the Year of the Pansy, and Colorado gardeners have reason to love the little flowers," 31 Mar. 2017

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Definition of dusky for English Language Learners

: somewhat dark

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adjective \ ˈdə-skē \

Definition of dusky for Students

duskier; duskiest

1 :somewhat dark in color

a dusky bird

2 :somewhat dark :dim

It was dusky inside the store after the outdoor brightness.
—Zilpha Keatley Snyder, The Egypt Game

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