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twilight Synonyms
Another word for twilight
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• noun (Context 1)
The period of the evening during which this soft illumination is visible.
Usage Example
"The streetlights automatically flickered on as dusk settled over the city."
Strongest
dusk
Strong
nightfall
evening
• noun (Context 2)
The soft, glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.
Usage Example
"We sat on the porch and watched the colors fade in the deepening gloaming."
Strongest
gloaming
• noun (Context 3)
A period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline.
Usage Example
"The aging emperor spent the sunset of his reign quietly tending to his gardens."
Strong
sunset
decline
ebb
Opposites of twilight
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of twilight varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
zenith
prime
sunlight
dawn
peak
daybreak
daylight
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Twilight. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/twilight