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dusky

[ duhs-kee ]

adjective

duskier, duskiest.
  1. somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy.
  2. Older Use: Chiefly Literary. having dark skin.
  3. of a dark color.
  4. gloomy; sad.


dusky

/ ˈ»åʌ²õ°ìɪ /

adjective

  1. dark in colour; swarthy or dark-skinned
  2. dim
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ»å³Ü²õ°ìŸ±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ˈ»å³Ü²õ°ìŸ±±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å³Ü²õ°ìi·±ô²â adverb
  • »å³Ü²õ°ìi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dusky1

First recorded in 1550–60; dusk 2 + -y 1
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A stunning "blood moon" was created as the Moon moved into Earth's shadow, gradually darkening before turning a dusky red.

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As the Moon moves into Earth's shadow, it will gradually darken before turning a dusky red, resulting in a stunning "blood moon".

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By then, more than two hours after her arrival, Crain’s blood pressure had plummeted and a nurse had noted that her lips were “blue and dusky.”

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Known for her dusky middle register and soaring, agile upper range, her vocals have been called “radiant,” “alluring,” “honeyed,” and like “plush velvet”.

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There's also a Lion King themed bedroom, with muted oranges and dusky reds giving off definite Pride Lands vibes.

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