Dawning: meaning, definitions and examples

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dawning

 

[ หˆdษ”ห.nษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time of day

Dawning refers to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise. It signifies the transition from night to day, often characterized by a gradual increase in brightness. This moment is not only visually stunning but also carries symbolic meanings associated with new beginnings and hope. The term is often used poetically to describe the awakening of nature or the start of a new venture.

Synonyms

daybreak, morning, sunrise

Examples of usage

  • The dawning of a new day brings fresh opportunities.
  • She watched the dawning light as she sipped her coffee.
  • The artist captured the dawning colors of the sky in his painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "dawning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aurora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรคmmerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fajar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคœๆ˜Žใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aurore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amanecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸafak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ๋ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรญtรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svitanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ปŽๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dawn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผbh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amanecer

Etymology

The word 'dawning' originates from the Old English term 'dรฆgnian,' which meant 'to become day.' This term is related to the root of 'day' in the Germanic languages. Throughout history, the concept of dawn has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of time. In literature and poetry, dawn is frequently used as a metaphor to depict hope and new possibilities. Over time, 'dawning' has evolved in usage to encompass not just the physical time of day but also metaphorical dawnings that signify new phases or beginnings in life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,599, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.