Dusky, a.
- 1. Obscure, murky, dim, shadowy, cloudy, shady, overcast, somewhat dark.
- 2. Dark, dark-colored.
Dutch gold. Pinchbeck.
Dutch oven. Baking-reflector, reflector.
Duteous, a. Obedient. See dutiful.
Dutiful, a.
- 1. Obedient, submissive, duteous.
- 2. Reverential, respectful, deferential.
Duty, n.
- 1. What one ought to do, what one is bound or under obligation to do.
- 2. Service, business, function, office.
- 3. Tax, impost, toll, custom, excise.
Dwale, n. Belladonna, banewort, deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna).
Dwarf, n. Pygmy, hop o’my thumb.
Dwarf, v. a. Stunt, hinder from growth.
Dwarfish, a. Stunted, dwarfed, undersized, diminutive, small, little, tiny, liliputian, pygmean, pygmy.
Dwell, v. n. Inhabit, reside, live, stay, sojourn, tarry, abide, be settled, have a habitation.
Dweller, n. Inhabitant, inhabiter, resident, citizen, denizen.
Dwelling, n. Habitation, abode, residence, lodging, quarters, domicile, home, place of residence, place of abode, dwelling-place, house.
Dwelling-place, n. See dwelling.
Dwell on. Dwell upon.
- 1. Hang upon fondly, be absorbed with, be deeply interested in.
- 2. Continue long upon, occupy a long time with.