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The term "caliginous" is artfully employed in literature to evoke a sense of somber mystery and brooding atmosphere. In one instance [1], it colors the description of a head-dress, lending it a nearly tangible aura of gloom that amplifies the gravity of the scene. In another usage [2], the adjective transforms an ordinary collection into something shrouded in an almost conspiratorial darkness, thereby intensifying the mood with an ironic twist. Such applications reveal the word’s versatility in enhancing both visual and emotional textures in narrative settings.
  1. Her long small face looked back at her gravely under the caliginous head-dress, as she shook her head from side to side, to make it totter and tilt.
    — from The Devourers by Annie Vivanti
  2. "Then what is this clinking, clanking, clattering collection of caliginous junk babbling about?" she sneered.
    — from Abducted to Oz by Chris Dulabone

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