Dusky and Pale

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Dusky adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: in the dusky depths of the dungeon

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Pale and dusky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pale" instead an adjective "Dusky".

Nearby Words: dusk, duskiness, dusking

Pale adjective - Not seen or understood clearly.

Usage example: a pale outline off in the distance proved to be someone out for a walk

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Dusky and pale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dusky" instead an adjective "Pale".

Nearby Words: paled, paleness, palish, palely

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