Duskiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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duskiest
[ ˈdʌskiɪst ]
degree of darkness
The term 'duskiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'dusky', which describes something that is very dark or shadowy. It can refer to a lack of light in a particular area or an overall dimness that creates a moody atmosphere. 'Duskiest' is often used in poetic or descriptive language to convey a sense of deep twilight or obscurity, evoking feelings of mystery or solitude.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The duskiest corners of the forest were filled with whispers.
- She wore her duskiest dress for the evening party.
- In the duskiest hours of the night, the stars seemed to shine the brightest.
Translations
Translations of the word "duskiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escuro
🇮🇳 सबसे अंधेरा
🇩🇪 am dunkelsten
🇮🇩 paling gelap
🇺🇦 найтемніший
🇵🇱 najciemniejszy
🇯🇵 最も暗い
🇫🇷 le plus sombre
🇪🇸 el más oscuro
🇹🇷 en karanlık
🇰🇷 가장 어두운
🇸🇦 الأكثر ظلمة
🇨🇿 nejtemnější
🇸🇰 najtmavší
🇨🇳 最黑暗的
🇸🇮 najtemnejši
🇮🇸 dimmasti
🇰🇿 ең қараңғы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მუქი
🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq
🇲🇽 el más oscuro
Etymology
The word 'dusky' comes from the Middle English term 'duske', derived from Old Norse 'dusk', which means 'twilight' or 'gloom'. The evolution of the term reflects the linguistic interactions within the Germanic languages. In its core meaning, 'dusky' has been used since the 16th century to describe the quality of being partially dark or indistinct, often associated with evening or twilight conditions. 'Duskiest', as the superlative form, entered common usage to denote the utmost state of this quality. Over centuries, the etymology has expanded to embrace more nuanced meanings in different contexts, blending references from literature to nature, signifying a depth where light is obscured, hence creating a richer imagery in description.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,371, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.