Definition of Dusk
Dusk
dusk
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the stage of the evening after sunset but before it is completely dark, the later (and darker) part of twilight;
e.g. In the winter, dusk approaches early in the evening and falls rapidly.
(noun)
in literary usage, a state of darkness or semi-darkness;
e.g. The door swung shut behind her, leaving her in the dusk of the closet.
(verb)
in literary usage, to become gloomy or dark/darkened, or to make something become this way;
e.g. It will dusk in an hour, so we should return home quickly.
(adjective)
in literary usage, dark, dim, or shadowy;
e.g. The forest was dusk due to the dense cover of the trees.
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