Definition

Having a dark or sooty color, often resembling the appearance of soot.

Example

The fuliginous sky signaled an approaching storm.

Conversation

I love how the sunset makes everything look so fuliginous at times.

Yeah, it really gives a unique vibe to the evening sky.

I enjoy taking photos when the colors get that deep, dark look.

Same here! It adds a dramatic effect to the pictures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fuliginous → It is formed from "fūl" (from Old English, meaning foul or dirty) and "-ginous" (from Latin "-ginosus", meaning full of). The word "fuliginous" means full of soot or smoke, often describing something that is dark or murky.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'foul' or 'dirty' ('fūl') and 'full of' ('-ginous') soot or smoke, which helps you remember that 'fuliginous' describes a dark, smoky quality.

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