duskier; duskiest
1
: somewhat dark in color
specifically
: having dark skin
2
: marked by slight or deficient light : shadowy
Examples of dusky in a Sentence
in the dusky depths of the dungeon
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Smoky, dusky interpretations of color are on the rise.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Paths cross at Birdsong lobby lounge and bar, an airy double-height space where mid-century-style terrazzo floors and starburst chandeliers blend with curvaceous pink velvet chairs and dusky blue drapes, with the city shimmering in the background.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Oak parquet floors, dusky marble, and custom millwork replace the industrial edge below with something more restrained—still minimal, but warmer and unmistakably domestic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Paths cross at Birdsong lobby lounge and bar, an airy double-height space where mid-century-style terrazzo floors and starburst chandeliers blend with curvaceous pink velvet chairs and dusky blue drapes, with the city shimmering in the background.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Oak parquet floors, dusky marble, and custom millwork replace the industrial edge below with something more restrained—still minimal, but warmer and unmistakably domestic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dusky
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusky. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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