The meaning of DUSKY is somewhat dark in color; specifically : having dark skin. How to use dusky in a sentence.

DUSKY definition: somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy. See examples of dusky used in a sentence.

Thorax dark brown, with the markings dusky grey-brown; these vary in intensity but are usually more or less indefinite.

2 meanings: 1. dark in colour; swarthy or dark-skinned 2. dim.... Click for more definitions.

1. Having low diffused light; dim or shadowy. 2. Rather dark in color: dusky blue. See Synonyms at dark.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word dusky, one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 12, 2025 · A beech wood with silver firs in it rolled down the face of the hill, and the maze of leafless twigs and dusky spires cut sharp against the soft blueness of the evening sky.

Definition of dusky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dusky definition: Having low diffused light; dim or shadowy.

Something that's dusky is dark or poorly lit, like the dusky walk home from your friend's house at twilight. You can also use this adjective to describe a darker shade of a particular color, like your grandpa's …