fuliginous

/fjuːˈlɪdʒɪnəs/
adjective
  1. Dark, sooty, or smoky in appearance or color.
    • The painter used fuliginous shades of gray and black to create a stormy sky.
    • The old factory's fuliginous walls were stained from years of coal smoke.
    • A fuliginous haze hung over the city after the wildfire.
  2. Having a gloomy or murky quality; obscure or dark in mood.
    • The novel's fuliginous atmosphere made it a perfect read for a rainy evening.
    • His fuliginous thoughts clouded his judgment during the difficult decision.
    • The movie's fuliginous ending left the audience in thoughtful silence.
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