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Dusky vs Melancholy - What's the difference?

dusky | melancholy | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of melancholy.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and melancholy

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while melancholy is affected with great sadness or depression.

As nouns the difference between dusky and melancholy

is that dusky is a dusky shark while melancholy is (historical) black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

Dusky vs Unknown - What's the difference?

dusky | unknown | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of unknown.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and unknown

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while unknown is not known; unidentified; not well known.

As nouns the difference between dusky and unknown

is that dusky is a dusky shark while unknown is (algebra) a variable (usually x'', ''y'' or ''z ) whose value is to be found.

Unlit vs Dusky - What's the difference?

unlit | dusky | Related terms |

Unlit is a related term of dusky.


As adjectives the difference between unlit and dusky

is that unlit is not lit while dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

As a noun dusky is

a dusky shark.

Dusky vs Swart - What's the difference?

dusky | swart | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of swart.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and swart

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while swart is of a dark hue; moderately black; swarthy; tawny.

As nouns the difference between dusky and swart

is that dusky is a dusky shark while swart is black or dark dyestuff; something of a certain swart; something of a certain ocker or swart can be .

As a verb swart is

to make swart or tawny; as, to swart a living part; blacken; tan.

Dusky vs Sullen - What's the difference?

dusky | sullen | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of sullen.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and sullen

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As nouns the difference between dusky and sullen

is that dusky is a dusky shark while sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Dusky vs Depressed - What's the difference?

dusky | depressed | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of depressed.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and depressed

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while depressed is unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent.

As a noun dusky

is a dusky shark.

As a verb depressed is

(depress).

Smoky vs Dusky - What's the difference?

smoky | dusky | Related terms |

Smoky is a related term of dusky.


As adjectives the difference between smoky and dusky

is that smoky is filled with or giving off smoke while dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

As a noun dusky is

a dusky shark.

Dusky vs Disheartened - What's the difference?

dusky | disheartened | Related terms |

Dusky is a related term of disheartened.


As adjectives the difference between dusky and disheartened

is that dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening) while disheartened is discouraged, despairing.

As a noun dusky

is a dusky shark.

As a verb disheartened is

(dishearten).

Duly vs Dusky - What's the difference?

duly | dusky |


As an adverb duly

is in a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.

As an adjective dusky is

dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

As a noun dusky is

a dusky shark.

Wheatish vs Dusky - What's the difference?

wheatish | dusky |


As adjectives the difference between wheatish and dusky

is that wheatish is having a light brown complexion while dusky is dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

As a noun dusky is

a dusky shark.

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