dusk Synonyms
Another word for dusk
• noun (Context 1)
The darker stage of twilight, occurring in the evening just after sunset and immediately before nightfall.
"The streetlamps automatically flickered on as twilight settled over the quiet neighborhood."
• noun (Context 2)
A state or quality of partial darkness, shadow, or dimness.
"Once her eyes adjusted to the cool semi-darkness of the ancient cathedral, she could admire the frescoes."
• verb (Context 3)
To become dark, dim, or shadowy, or to make something dark or dim (chiefly literary).
"The horizon slowly dusked into deep purple as the sun slipped beneath the waves."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having a dark, shadowy, or dim appearance; dusky (chiefly literary or poetic).
"The poet wandered through the dusky valleys as the last light faded from the hills."
Opposites of dusk
The opposite of dusk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: