gloam

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gloam

He took a peaceful walk in the gloam.

Definition

Noun 1. Twilight, Dusk: The time of day immediately following sunset, characterized by the fading light in the sky.

Usage
  • Gloam is a literary and somewhat archaic word for the period of soft, diffused light after the sun has set. It is synonymous with "twilight" or "dusk."
  • It is used as a singular noun, often preceded by "the" (e.g., ).
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "In the gloaming": A more common poetic variant. "Gloaming" is used identically to "gloam."
    • They met in the gloaming by the old oak tree.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gloaming (n): The more frequently used poetic form meaning twilight or dusk.
  • Gloomy (adj): Dark, dim, or melancholic in a way that may be reminiscent of twilight.
  • Gloom (n): Partial or total darkness; a state of melancholy.
Synonyms
  • Twilight
  • Dusk
  • Nightfall
  • Eventide (poetic)
Antonyms
  • Dawn
  • Daybreak
  • Sunrise
  • Morning
gloam

He took a peaceful walk in the gloam.

Noun
  1. the time of day immediately following sunset
    • he loved the twilight
    • they finished before the fall of night

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