1. Darkened by shade or shadow; dim or twilight in appearance.
2. Having a dark or brownish color; swarthy.

Examples

• The dusky sky turned purple as the sun set.
• We walked through the dusky forest at dusk.
• Her dusky complexion reflected her Mediterranean heritage.
• The room grew dusky as clouds covered the sun.
• Dusky shadows fell across the garden in the evening.
• The dusky light made it hard to read the sign.