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Meaning of dusk
The primary meaning of the word "dusk" is the partial darkness between day and night.
Etymology of dusk
The word "dusk" has Old English and Germanic roots, derived from the word "dox", which is also related to the Old Norse word "dokkr", meaning "dark" or "twilight".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the time of day when the sun is below the horizon, and the light is fading.
Synonyms
twilight
dawn
evening
nightfall
sundown
sunset
gloaming
crepuscle
eventide
duskiness
shadows
darkness
gloom
murk
mist
haze
fog
cloudiness
overcast
somberness
melancholy
night
darkness
shadiness
dimness
obscurity
ambiguity
indistinctness
faintness
faintness
nebulousness
mysteriousness
secrecy
concealment
ambiguity.
Definitions
- The partial darkness between day and night, especially the period between sunset and nightfall.
- A period of time when something is declining or coming to an end.
Usage Examples
- The sky turned pink and orange during dusk, signaling the end of the day.
- The city took on a mystical quality at dusk, with the streetlights casting long shadows.
- The team tried to finish their project before dusk, but they ran out of time.
Antonyms
daylight
sunshine
brightness
light
luminosity
radiance
glow
beam
sparkle
shine
clarity
distinctness
visibility
openness
transparency
morning
noon
afternoon
midday
high noon
sunniness
cloudlessness
fairness
clearness.