Dusky
Dusky adjective - Being without light or without much light.
Usage example: in the dusky depths of the dungeon
Tenebrous is a synonym for dusky in gloomy topic. In some cases you can use "Tenebrous" instead an adjective "Dusky", when it comes to topics like sombre, somber, dim, crepuscular. literary substitute
Tenebrous
Tenebrous adjective - Being without light or without much light.
Usage example: a tenebrous night with no moon
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