Nocturnal Definition

nocturnal
adjective
  1. belonging to or active during the night; "nocturnal animals are active at night"; "nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day"
  2. of or relating to or occurring in the night; "nocturnal darkness"

"Nocturnal" in song lyrics

See how nocturnal is used in real songs:

  • "You'll get jumped like hurdles by Nicky and Nocturnal"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Nocturnal Hustlers — Honeycomb
  • "I was born in the woods with no lights, I'm the nocturnal"
    Darkside of the Force — Nhendino
  • "Verse Two: Nocturnal"
    Das EFX f/ Nocturnal, 8-Off Aguilar — Somebody Told Me

Usage tips for "nocturnal"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nocturnal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nocturnal to find words that pair well.

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