What does fuscous mean?
Fuscous means Of a dark, brownish-grey color; dark-hued, dusky, swarthy..
Fuscous
/ˈfʌskəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Of a dark, brownish-grey color; dark-hued, dusky, swarthy..
Example Sentences
‘Fresh, fresh, fresh,’ one commented in deep bass on the departing soldier, and the other nodded assent, though in that cave of spoiled air and fuscous lamplight the word ‘fresh’ was misleading […].
Synonyms for fuscous
Antonyms for fuscous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fuscous
- most fuscous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fuscous?
Common synonyms include chromatic, colored.
What is the opposite of fuscous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fuscous in a sentence?
‘Fresh, fresh, fresh,’ one commented in deep bass on the departing soldier, and the other nodded assent, though in that cave of spoiled air and fuscous lamplight the word ‘fresh’ was misleading […].
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