DUSK Synonyms: 183 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈdəsk

Definition of dusk

as in darkened

being without light or without much light under a dusk sky, the campers wearily bedded down for the night

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dusk

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noun

as in sunset

the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball

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as in night

a time or place of little or no light legends of fearsome beasts living in the dusk of the great forest

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as in shade

partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays the forbidding dusk of Germany's famed Black Forest

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dusk

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verb

as in to darken

to grow dark the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness

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Recent Examples of dusk

Adjective

Mylar space blankets draped across their shoulders glistened a surreal golden hue as the vessel’s blinding strobe lights illuminated the post-dusk spectacle. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2021 Forgive me for skipping dinner, but my pre-dusk meals were simply not going to be outshone. — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2021

Noun

The train travels north, making stops at rural towns in the waning light of dusk. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 As dusk fell Saturday, violence erupted at the end of some of the 289 protests counted by the Interior Ministry nationwide. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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With minimal humidity, near-perfect clear-sky frequency and vast empty horizons, Namibia offers the kind of slow, immersive darkness that makes dusking feel less like a trend and more like a return to something ancient. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dusk

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusk

Adjective

Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of darkened

Noun

Dedicated reading lights, meanwhile, work with ambient lighting to ensure the tent is fully illuminated after sunset.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
He’s built a nationalist project that his opponents feared — right up until sunset yesterday, when the first early votes were counted in the Indianapolis suburbs.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sunset

Noun

Russia's defense ministry said Sunday that its forces destroyed 142 Ukrainian drones during the night.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Evgeni Malkin had two assists and Arturs Silovs stopped 20 shots for the Penguins, who broke a four-game skid Saturday night against the Kings in the opener of their California trip.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of night

Noun

The cover art for The Holy Cross Tigers is awash in burgundy, a more ambiguous shade that’s indicative of the oppositional emotions stewing within.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Long- and short-sleeve styles come in a palette that includes a buttery yellow and smoky shades, with contrasting colors to make the graphics pop.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of shade

Adjective

The refreshing under-eye treatments are formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten crow’s feet and dark circles.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
The helmet uses a carbon-fiber shell to help control weight and comes supplied with clear and dark visors, as well as a Pinlock anti-fog insert.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of dark

Noun

Pieces are held together by large C clamps as the bridge prepares to slip into its twilight stage.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
On the first night of the charter, Kerry sends Alex to accompany the guests on their twilight kayak excursion, during which the guests are spared any paddling.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026

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