Dusky and Shining

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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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Shining is an antonym for dusky.

Nearby Words: dusk, duskiness, dusking

Shining adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert

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Dusky is an antonym for shining.

Nearby Words: shine, shiny, shin, shiner

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