Word: Dusk

Pronunciation

/dʌsk/

Definitions

• Noun: The time of day when the sun has set but it is not yet completely dark; the period of twilight. For example: “The sky was painted with brilliant hues during dusk.”
• Adjective: Relating to or occurring during the early part of the evening, especially the period of twilight. For example: “Dusk settled over the city, casting long shadows on the streets.”

Phrases

• “At dusk” refers to the moment or period when daylight fades and darkness begins.
• “Dusk till dawn” describes a period extending from the end of one day to the beginning of the next, often used metaphorically to suggest a prolonged duration.
• “In the dusky hours” implies the same period of twilight.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “They decided to take a walk along the beach at dusk.”
• Adjective: “The dusky light made it difficult to read the signposts.”

Synonyms

• Twilight
• Sundown
• Evenfall
• Gloaming
• Nightfall
• Crepuscule
• Twilight hour(s)
• Sunset (time)