adj.
Pronunciation: ' d ə s-k ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: dusk · i · er ; -est
Date: 1558
1 : somewhat dark in color specifically : having dark skin
2 : marked by slight or deficient light : SHADOWY
– dusk · i · ly \ -k ə -l ē \ adverb
– dusk · i · ness \ -k ē -n ə s \ noun