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Adjectives commonly used to describe "dusk" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
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Of a blue hue.
Near the end of a period of time.
(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
Easily giving way under pressure.
Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
Physically close.
Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.
(n)
A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta.
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
The color of grass and leaves; a primary additive color midway between yellow and blue which is evoked by light between roughly 495–570 nm.
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
Transparent in colour.
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Having a pleasant aroma.
(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Not bright or colorful.
Pouring with rain; wet; showery
(slang) Calm, relaxed, easygoing.
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
Suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy.
Fast; quick; rapid.
Light in color.
(countable and uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.
Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south.
Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
Difficult to understand.
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
Accompanied by wind.
Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
Tasting of sugars.
That occurs every day, or at least every working day.
Filled with smoke.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
(uncountable) The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
(figuratively) Optimistic.
In shadow; darkened by shadows.
Lasting forever; unending.
Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue.
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
(slang) Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.
Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
Resembling silver in color, shiny white.
A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
That which lingers; a remnant.
(rail transport) The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
(also figuratively, of food or drink, or its flavour) Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
Of or relating to comparison.
Thick or obscured with haze.
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
Not moving; calm.
(informal) A semifinal.
A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
Containing perceptible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery.
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
Marked by snow, characterized by snow.
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.