Moonlight: meaning, definitions and examples

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moonlight

 

[ mun-laษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural light

Moonlight is the light that is reflected from the surface of the moon. It is a soft, silvery glow that illuminates the night sky and often creates a romantic and serene atmosphere. The intensity and quality of moonlight can vary based on the moon's phase, ranging from a faint glimmer during a crescent moon to a bright shine on a full moon night. Moonlight has inspired countless works of art and literature, symbolizing beauty, mystery, and tranquility.

Synonyms

lunar light, moonshine, silvery light

Examples of usage

  • She walked under the moonlight.
  • The garden looked enchanting in the moonlight.
  • They danced together in the soft moonlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "moonlight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luz da lua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคเคฆเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mondlicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cahaya bulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะปะพ ะผั–ััั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blask ksiฤ™ลผyca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœˆๅ…‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lumiรจre de la lune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luz de luna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ay ฤฑลŸฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌ๋น›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุฑ ุงู„ู‚ู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›sรญฤnรญ svฤ›tlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mesaฤnรฝ svit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœˆๅ…‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meseฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกni ljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะน ัำ™ัƒะปะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑn iลŸฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luz de luna

Etymology

The word 'moonlight' is derived from the Old English word 'mลna', meaning 'moon' and 'leohte', which means 'light'. The term has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe the light that the moon casts during the night. The prefix 'moon-' refers to the celestial body, while '-light' denotes the illumination it provides. As cultures and languages evolved, the word retained its association with the nocturnal radiance of the moon, often being linked to various mythologies and poetic expressions. This enchanting light has fueled fascination throughout history, inspiring poets, artists, and dreamers alike to capture its beauty in various forms.