duskiness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being dark and dull, especially at the end of the day.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duskiness
darkness , loneliness , darneness

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Variants

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duskier , duskiest , duskily , duskiness , duskinesses , dusky

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Etymology

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From old English 'duscan' meaning dark or from 'dus' meaning dark and 'kness' meaning state or condition.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'duskiness' is often used to describe the color of coffee or chocolate.

2. In astronomy, 'duskiness' is used to describe the absence of light in certain areas of space.

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Related Concepts

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1. twilight: The period of time around sunrise or sunset when daylight is not strong enough to distinguish objects clearly.

2. shadows: Areas where light is blocked, creating a darkened area.

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Culture

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In literature, 'duskiness' is often used to describe a mood or atmosphere, such as in the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'Tender is the Night'. In art, it is a common theme in impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.

How to Memorize "duskiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sunset with the sky turning various shades of red, orange, and purple. Visualize how the light gradually fades and the world becomes darker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'duskiness' with the end of the day and the peaceful feeling of watching the sunset.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DUSK: Darkness, Unique, Serene, and Kelvin (as in temperature) to help remember the definition of 'duskiness'.

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