Definition & Meaning of "nocturnal"in English

nocturnal

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most nocturnal

Comparative

more nocturnal

gradable

Examples

The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment.

related to or happening during the night

all-night

nightlong

overnight

nightly

Examples

The nocturnal sounds of crickets and frogs filled the air as darkness fell.

Lexical Tree

nocturnally

nocturnal

nocturne

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