duskiness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние полумрака или наличие тёмного, затенённого качества, а также смуглый цвет кожи.

A noun referring to the state of being dimly lit or having a dark, shadowy quality, or to a swarthy complexion.

uncountable

1. Poor illuminationC1formal

   The quality or state of being dimly lit or lacking light.

   Темнота

   • The duskiness of the room made it hard to read.
   • He peered into the duskiness of the cave.
   • The duskiness of the evening settled over the landscape.

   Synonymsdarknessdimnessgloommurkinessobscuritysemidarknessshadeshadowinesstwilight

   Antonymsbrightnessbrilliancelightnessluminosityradiance

2. Dark complexionC1formal

   A somewhat dark or swarthy skin tone.

   Смуглость

   • Her duskiness was a trait inherited from her Mediterranean ancestors.
   • The artist captured the duskiness of the model's skin beautifully.
   • His duskiness made him stand out in the crowd.

   Synonymsbrownnessdarknessswarthiness

   Antonymsfairnesswhiteness