Definition of dusk

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of dusk is as below...

Dusk (n.) Imperfect obscurity; a middle degree between light and darkness; twilight; as, the dusk of the evening..

Lern More About Dusk

Dusky :: Dusky (a.) Gloomy; sad; melancholy.
Tenebrous :: Tenebrous (a.) Dark; gloomy; dusky; tenebrious.
Lightness :: Lightness (n.) Absence of depth or of duskiness in color; as, the lightness of a tint; lightness of complexion..
Wad :: Wad (n.) Specifically: A little mass of some soft or flexible material, such as hay, straw, tow, paper, or old rope yarn, used for retaining a charge of powder in a gun, or for keeping the powder and shot close; also, to diminish or avoid the effects of windage. Also, by extension, a dusk of felt, pasteboard, etc., serving a similar purpose..
Nighttime :: Nighttime (n.) The time from dusk to dawn; -- opposed to daytime.
Pale :: Pale (v. i.) Wanting in color; not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; wan; as, a pale face; a pale red; a pale blue..
Dusk :: Dusk (n.) Imperfect obscurity; a middle degree between light and darkness; twilight; as, the dusk of the evening..
Subfusk :: Subfuscous (a.) Duskish; moderately dark; brownish; tawny.
Fresco :: Fresco (a.) A cool, refreshing state of the air; duskiness; coolness; shade..
Duskiness :: Duskiness (n.) The state of being dusky.
Dingy :: Dingy (superl.) Soiled; sullied; of a dark or dusky color; dark brown; dirty.
Umber :: Umber (n.) An African wading bird (Scopus umbretta) allied to the storks and herons. It is dull dusky brown, and has a large occipital crest. Called also umbrette, umbre, and umber bird..
Swarthy :: Swarthy (a.) Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces..
Obscure :: Obscure (superl.) Covered over, shaded, or darkened; destitute of light; imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim..
Sombre :: Sombre (n.) Gloom; obscurity; duskiness; somberness.
Darkish :: Darkish (a.) Somewhat dark; dusky.
Swarthiness :: Swarthily (adv.) In a swarthy manner; with a tawny hue; duskily.
Umber :: Umber (a.) Of or pertaining to umber; resembling umber; olive-brown; dark brown; dark; dusky.
Calambour :: Calambour (n.) A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottled color, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; -- used by cabinetmakers..
Dusken :: Dusken (v. t.) To make dusk or obscure.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us