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crepuscular

cre·pus·cu·lar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler]
    • /krɪˈpʌs kyə lər/
    • /krɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
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Synonyms for crepuscular

adj crepuscular

  • dim — DIM statement
  • misty — abounding in or clouded by mist.
  • murky — dark, gloomy, and cheerless.
  • shadowy — resembling a shadow in faintness, slightness, etc.: shadowy outlines.
  • overcast — overspread or covered with clouds; cloudy: an overcast day.

adjective crepuscular

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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