Definition

In a way that is dim or shadowy, often related to the time of day when the light is fading.

Example

The garden looked beautiful duskily, with shadows stretching across the ground.

Conversation

Isn't it beautiful how the city looks at night?

Yeah, it really changes, especially when the lights come on.

I love walking around duskily lit streets like these.

Same here! It's so peaceful and calming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Duskily → It is formed from "dusk" (from Old English *dusc*, meaning twilight or the period of partial darkness) and "-ily" (a suffix meaning in a manner). The word "duskily" means in a manner that is characteristic of dusk or twilight.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dusk' which refers to the time of day when it starts to get dark, and remember that 'duskily' describes something that happens in that dim, twilight manner.

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