Antonyms for dusky

Grammar : Adj

Spell : duhs-kee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʌs ki

Definition of dusky

Origin : 1550s, "somewhat dark," from dusk + -y (2). Related: Duskiness.

adj dark-hued; murky

Example sentences :

Do you observe this red glow,—dusky, too, amid all the brightness?
Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In a little time, there was a crucifix on every dusky bosom.
Extract from : « A Bell's Biography » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

An Indian, half hidden in the dusky shade, is gazing and wondering too.
Extract from : « Main Street » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

As for George, he had withdrawn into the dusky shadow behind his father's chair.
Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

There against the outer wall stood a dusky ill-defined shape.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

She stopped in the dusky starlight, and listened with her very soul.
Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald

Then from the dusky cloud by the wall sounded a voice feebly protesting.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He had his bow and arrows with him but no lance, and it was getting too dusky for hunting.
Extract from : « Two Arrows » by William O. Stoddard

Her movements were free, assured, and she blushed a dusky red.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

Evilena had peeped in for a moment to say good-bye to their dusky Homer.
Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan

Synonyms for dusky

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