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- [twahy-lahyt]
- /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
- /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [twahy-lahyt]
- /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
Definitions of twilight word
- noun twilight the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from daybreak to sunrise or, more commonly, from sunset to nightfall. 1
- noun twilight the period in the morning or, more commonly, in the evening during which this light prevails. 1
- noun twilight a terminal period, especially after full development, success, etc.: the twilight of his life. 1
- noun twilight a state of uncertainty, vagueness, or gloom. 1
- adjective twilight of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; obscure: in the twilight hours. 1
- adjective twilight appearing or flying at twilight; crepuscular. 1
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Origin of twilight
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at twi-, light1
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Parts of speech for Twilight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
twilight popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
twilight usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for twilight
noun twilight
- after hours — occurring, engaged in, or operating after the normal or legal closing time for business: an after-hours drinking club.
- bleakness — bare, desolate, and often windswept: a bleak plain.
- brownout — a dimming or reduction in the use of electric lights in a city, esp to conserve electric power or as a defensive precaution in wartime
- caliginosity — darkness
- crepuscule — twilight; dusk
adj twilight
- crepuscular — Crepuscular means relating to twilight.
- darkish — slightly dark: a darkish color.
- dusky — somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy.
- lightless — without light or lights; receiving no light; dark.
- low key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
adjective twilight
- late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
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