Twilight Definition & Meaning
twilight
- adjective
- lighted by or as if by twilight; "The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding; "the twilight glow of the sky"; "a boat on a twilit river"
- noun
- the time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night"
- the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth
- a condition of decline following successes; "in the twilight of the empire"
"Twilight" in song lyrics
See how twilight is used in real songs:
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"and smoke stogs till the day meets twilight"
Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face -
"We live for the twilight"
All City — Afta Hourz -
"What made Him leave His throne home for a zone of twilight"
Ambassador — Selah
Words that rhyme with twilight
Usage tips for "twilight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "twilight" 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 twilight to find words that pair well.
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