Dusky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lighted by or as if by twilight; "The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding; "the twilight glow of the sky"; "a boat on a twilit river".
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Meaning 2
Naturally having skin of a dark color; "a dark-skinned beauty"; "gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks"; "a smile on his swarthy face"; "`swart' is archaic".
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- The dusky complexion of the islanders was a testament to their centuries-long history of living under the tropical sun.
- Her dusky skin glowed warmly in the soft light of the candles, making her eyes sparkle like diamonds.
- The artist's use of chiaroscuro highlighted the dusky tones of the subject's skin, adding depth and dimension to the portrait.
- The dusky beauty of the young woman was undeniable, with her dark skin and full lips drawing admiring glances from all who saw her.
- As the sun set over the desert, the dusky faces of the nomads seemed to blend seamlessly into the shadows, as if they were one with the land itself.