Duskily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 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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