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sunrise Antonyms

Opposite of sunrise

Because the opposite of sunrise 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 time in the morning when the sun appears above the eastern horizon and daylight begins.

Usage Example

"The hikers woke up early so they could reach the mountain summit before sunset."

Strongest
sunset
sundown
dusk
Strong
nightfall
twilight

• noun (Context 2)

The atmospheric phenomenon, light, and colors accompanying the daily appearance of the sun.

Usage Example

"She paused on the beach to photograph the vibrant pink and gold sunset over the ocean."

Strongest
sunset
Strong
afterglow

Similar words to sunrise

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

sunup
dawn
daybreak
dawning
first light
crack of dawn
dayspring
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• Nearby Words

sunnily
sunniness
sunny
sunrise
sunset
sunshine
sunshiny

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