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- [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler]
- /krɪˈpʌs kyə lər/
- /krɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler]
- /krɪˈpʌs kyə lər/
Definitions of crepuscular word
- adjective crepuscular Crepuscular means relating to twilight. 3
- adjective crepuscular of or like twilight; dim 3
- adjective crepuscular (of certain insects, birds, and other animals) active at twilight or just before dawn 3
- adjective crepuscular active at twilight or just before sunrise 3
- adjective crepuscular of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct. 1
- adjective crepuscular Zoology. appearing or active in the twilight, as certain bats and insects. 1
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Origin of crepuscular
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; crepuscule + -ar1
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Parts of speech for Crepuscular
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crepuscular popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crepuscular
adj crepuscular
adjective crepuscular
- atramentous — similar to or as black as ink
Antonyms for crepuscular
adj crepuscular
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- joyful — full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
- vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
- illuminated — to supply or brighten with light; light up.
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