← BackshareGuessfuscous/ˈfʌskəs/adjectiveDark and somber in color; dusky or brownish-gray.The fuscous clouds warned of an approaching storm.The moth's wings were a fuscous brown, perfect for camouflage.The old photograph had a fuscous tint that made it look antique.SynonymsduskysomberdarkAntonymslightbright