Duskily

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a dusky manner.

    "“I'll tell you something, too,” retorted the captain, duskily flushing. “I wouldn't sail this ship for the man you are, if you went upon your knees. I've dealt with gentlemen up to now.”"

Example

More examples

"“I'll tell you something, too,” retorted the captain, duskily flushing. “I wouldn't sail this ship for the man you are, if you went upon your knees. I've dealt with gentlemen up to now.”"

Etymology

From dusky + -ly.

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