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Duskiness

The state of being dusky.

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Broader term 1

Complexion 76% connected

The state of being complex; complexity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Dusky 74% connected

Partially dark or obscure; not luminous; dusk; as, a dusky valley.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dusky 74% connected

Partially dark or obscure; not luminous; dusk; as, a dusky valley.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Darkness 92% connected

The absence of light; blackness; obscurity; gloom.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Dimness 92% connected

The state or quality / being dim; lack of brightness, clearness, or distinctness; dullness; obscurity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Swarthiness 92% connected

The quality or state of being swarthy; a dusky or dark complexion; tawniness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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