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   dusky

   /ˈdʌski/

   adjective

   • 1. darkish in colour: "dusky red"
   • ▪ used in euphemistic or poetic reference to black or other dark-skinned people: "a dusky Moorish maiden"
   • ▪ dim: "dusky light came from a small window" Similar shadowydarkdarkishdimgloomymurkyshadycloudymistyhazyfoggyunlitunlightedunilluminatedsunlessmoonlessliterary:crepusculartenebrousrare:StygianCimmerianTartareancaliginousOpposite bright
   • ▪ used in names of animals with dark coloration, e.g. dusky dolphin, dusky warbler.

   Derivatives

   • 1. duskily adverb
   • 2. duskiness noun

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   9 hours ago · Comparisons with other flycatchers, like the African Dusky Flycatcher, highlight the unique nature of the Angolan slaty flycatcher’s calls. Whereas the African Dusky Flycatcher’s calls are softer, the Angolan slaty flycatcher’s calls are notably more forceful and persistent, making it easier to distinguish between the two species.