duskier; duskiest
1
: somewhat dark in color
specifically
: having dark skin
2
: marked by slight or deficient light : shadowy
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Examples of dusky in a Sentence
in the dusky depths of the dungeon
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Smoky and rich, this hand-poured soy candle picks up on the dusky notes of suede, saffron, pot leaf, and patchouli.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
The bulbs give off a warm, moderately bright light to create a nice ambiance for your dusky dinners, aperitivos al fresco, and summertime gatherings.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Blackberry preserves and poppy seeds give these cookies their dusky good looks.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
In May 2023, the scientists reported in the study, there were two sightings of orcas hunting dusky dolphins.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
The bulbs give off a warm, moderately bright light to create a nice ambiance for your dusky dinners, aperitivos al fresco, and summertime gatherings.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Blackberry preserves and poppy seeds give these cookies their dusky good looks.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
In May 2023, the scientists reported in the study, there were two sightings of orcas hunting dusky dolphins.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Dusky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusky. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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