Definition

In a way that is dark or smoky, often used to describe something that is shadowy or obscure.

Example

The room was lit fuliginously, casting eerie shadows on the walls.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how the sky looks fuliginously during a storm?

Yeah, it really does change the whole mood of the day.

I think it makes everything feel a bit more dramatic, don't you?

Absolutely! It’s like nature is putting on a show.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fuliginously → It is formed from "fuligo" (from Latin, meaning soot or smoke) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner characterized by). The word "fuliginously" means in a manner that is smoky or sooty, often used to describe something that is dark or murky.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fuligo' which means soot, and remember that 'fuliginously' describes something that is smoky or dark, like the haze created by soot.

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