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DUSKY-COLORED Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word dusky-colored. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dusky-colored. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DUSKY-COLORED

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brown
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an orange of low brightness and saturation

• Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)

• abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)

• a university in Rhode Island

adjective satellite

• of a color similar to that of wood or earth

• (of skin) deeply suntanned

verb

• fry in a pan until it changes color

• make brown in color

dark
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

• (used of color) having a dark hue

noun

• absence of light or illumination

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• an unilluminated area

• the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

• an unenlightened state

adjective satellite

• brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

• stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

• secret

• showing a brooding ill humor

• lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

• marked by difficulty of style or expression

• causing dejection

• not giving performances; closed

dim
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• made dim or less bright

adjective satellite

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• offering little or no hope

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

verb

• switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

• become dim or lusterless

• make dim or lusterless

• make dim by comparison or conceal

• become vague or indistinct

dimmed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made dim or less bright

dusky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lighted by or as if by twilight

• naturally having skin of a dark color

gloomy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• depressingly dark

• filled with melancholy and despondency

• causing dejection

murky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of liquids) clouded as with sediment

• dark or gloomy

shaded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

• (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow

shadowy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• filled with shade

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• lacking in substance

somber
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking brightness or color; dull

• grave or even gloomy in character

tawny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

dark-colored
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a dark color

dark-coloured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a dark color

dusky-coloured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a dark color

Best Hypernyms For DUSKY-COLORED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dusky-colored, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
color colored dark shaded pigmented tinted

Alternatives for BROWN

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