dusky

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for dusky, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Dimly lit, as things appear at dusk.

Synonyms

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

twilight

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

swarthy twilit swart

Dimly lit, as things appear at dusk.

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

swarthy twilit swart twilight

Somewhat dark in shade or colour.

“The dusky rose was of a muted color, not clashing with any of the other colors.”

Opposites

light

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

dusky light dusky pink dusky room

Older use of "dusky" to describe skin tone is now considered dated and best avoided.

From "dusk" plus the adjective ending "-y," describing something with the dim, shadowy quality of evening light.

What does “dusky” mean?

The word “dusky” means dimly lit, as things appear at dusk. In plain terms, dim, shadowy, or having a muted, darker shade of a colour.

How do you pronounce “dusky”?

“Dusky” is pronounced DUHS-kee (/ˈdʌs.ki/ in IPA).

How do you use “dusky” in a sentence?

Here is “dusky” used in a sentence: “The room had a dusky glow from the single lamp.”

What part of speech is “dusky”?

“Dusky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “dusky” have?

“Dusky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dimly lit, as things appear at dusk.

light twilight swart swarthy