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.

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

In the dusky twilight of our campsite we could just see a dark insect circling us.

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.

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.