twilight
Pronunciation
/ˈtwaɪˌɫaɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "twilight"in English

Twilight
01

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

twilight definition and meaning
Examples
The colors of the sky during twilight were breathtaking, blending shades of orange and purple.
02

the soft, indirect light seen when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are bent through Earth's atmosphere

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
The mountains glowed faintly in the twilight.
03

a stage of gradual decline following earlier strength or success

Examples
The company entered its twilight after decades of dominance.
twilight
01

having light that resembles or suggests twilight

twilight definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The room had a twilight glow from the shaded lamp.
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