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daytime Antonyms

Opposite of daytime

Because the opposite of daytime shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The period of the day between sunrise and sunset when there is natural light.

Usage Example

"Nocturnal animals usually sleep in burrows during the nighttime and emerge at dusk to hunt."

Strongest
nighttime
night
Strong
dark
darkness

• adjective (Context 2)

Occurring, operating, or suitable for use during the hours of daylight.

Usage Example

"The city experiences heavy traffic during the nighttime hours, especially in the commercial district."

Strongest
nighttime
nocturnal
Strong
nightly
overnight

Similar words to daytime

Words similar to daytime shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

day
diurnal
daylight
See all synonyms of daytime

• Nearby Words

daylong
dayroom
dayshift
daytime
daytimer
daywear
daywork

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Daytime. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/daytime
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