Nightly: meaning, definitions and examples

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nightly

 

[ หˆnaษชtli ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

adverb

happening or occurring during the night; done, occurring, or active at night

Synonyms

night, night-time, nighttime, nocturnal.

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Word Description / Examples
nightly

Similar to 'nightly' but often used in more informal contexts, sometimes interchangeable.

  • We have nightly sessions to chat and relax
  • The nightly news covers the events of the day
nocturnal

Specifically used to describe creatures or activities that are active during the night, often in scientific or formal contexts.

  • Owls are nocturnal animals
  • Nocturnal research requires special equipment
nighttime

Often used in American English to describe events or activities happening during the night, similar to 'night-time'.

  • Nighttime activities include stargazing and night fishing
  • The park is beautiful during the nighttime
night

General reference to the time period after sunset and before sunrise, often when talking about the natural cycle or specific events.

  • We watched a movie last night
  • The stars are very bright tonight
night-time

Used to describe activities, conditions, or events that take place during the night, often highlighting the specific time frame.

  • She switched to a night-time schedule to avoid traffic
  • Night-time in the city can be very beautiful

Examples of usage

  • The hotel offers a nightly turn-down service for its guests.
  • The nightly news program airs at 11pm.
Context #2 | Adverb

daily

every night

Synonyms

every night, night after night.

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nightly

This word is best used when referring to regular activities or routines that happen every night, often in a formal or professional context.

  • The hotel offers nightly entertainment for its guests.
  • She takes her nightly walk around the park.
every night

Use this phrase when you want to indicate something happens on a daily basis in the evening, often in a more casual or conversational setting.

  • He reads a chapter of his book every night before bed.
  • We watch TV together every night.
night after night

This phrase emphasizes repetition and may carry a sense of monotony or persistence. It can be neutral but often has a slightly negative connotation.

  • She cried herself to sleep night after night after the breakup.
  • He stayed late at the office night after night to finish the project.

Examples of usage

  • The security guard patrols the building nightly.
  • The show is performed nightly at the theater.

Translations

Translations of the word "nightly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น noturno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคค เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nรคchtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nocny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคœใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nocturno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐค์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ noฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ noฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคœ้—ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆtur-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะฝะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gecษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nocturno

Etymology

The word 'nightly' originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word 'nihtly'. It has been used to describe events or occurrences happening during the night or on a daily basis every night. The term has evolved over time to be commonly used in various contexts relating to night activities and schedules.

See also: midnight, night, nightclub, nightcrawler, nightfall, nightingale, nightmare, nightstick, nighttime, overnight, tonight.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,045, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.