twilight (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/

Definition

The soft, dim light that appears in the sky just after the sun has set or just before it rises.

Examples

• We walked home in the twilight, enjoying the cool evening air.

• The forest became eerily quiet during the twilight hours.

• Stars began to appear in the deepening twilight.

Synonyms of twilight

Words with a similar meaning to twilight:

• dusk
• gloaming
• crepuscule

Antonyms of twilight

Words with the opposite meaning to twilight:

• daylight
• midday

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