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DUSKY

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Dusky.

How to pronounce dusky:

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Dusky - as an adjective satellite

Lighted by or as if by twilight

Example: "The dusky night rides down the sky/and ushers in the morn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twilight15twilit9

Naturally having skin of a dark color

Example: "A dark-skinned beauty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dark-skinnedswart8swarthy16

Dusky - as a noun

A dusky shark.

A dusky dolphin.

A dusky grouse.

Dusky - as an adjective

Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

Example: "I like it when it is dusky, just before the street lights come on."

Having a shade of color that is rather dark.

Example: "The dusky rose was of a muted color, not clashing with any of the other colors."

Dark-skinned.

Ashen; having a greyish skin coloration.

Example: "The patient was in shock and had a dusky skin tone."

Example Sentences

"The dusky sky turned red as the sun set."
"The forest was filled with dusky shadows as the evening approached."
"Her dusky complexion looked even more radiant under the golden lights."
"The dusky room was illuminated by a single candle."
"Birds chirped in the dusky dawn as the world woke up."
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Word Game Points

Is DUSKY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dusky is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUSKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DUSKY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dusky is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUSKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DUSKY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dusky is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUSKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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