Twilight: meaning, definitions and examples
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twilight
[ ˈtwaɪlaɪt ]
time of day
The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the reflection of the sun's rays by the atmosphere. It is typically seen in the early morning and late evening.
Synonyms
dusk, evening, nightfall, sunset
Examples of usage
- The birds chirped softly in the twilight.
- The sky was painted in beautiful colors during the twilight hours.
book/film title
A series of vampire-themed fantasy romance novels by Stephenie Meyer, which was later adapted into a popular film franchise. It revolves around the love story between a human girl and a vampire.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was a fan of the Twilight saga.
- The Twilight movies were a huge success at the box office.
Translations
Translations of the word "twilight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crepúsculo
🇮🇳 गोधूलि
🇩🇪 Dämmerung
🇮🇩 senja
🇺🇦 сутінки
🇵🇱 zmierzch
🇯🇵 たそがれ (tasogare)
🇫🇷 crépuscule
🇪🇸 crepúsculo
🇹🇷 alacakaranlık
🇰🇷 황혼 (hwanghon)
🇸🇦 الشفق (alshafaq)
🇨🇿 soumrak
🇸🇰 súmrak
🇨🇳 暮光 (mùguāng)
🇸🇮 mrak
🇮🇸 rökkur
🇰🇿 кешкі шапақ (keşki şapaq)
🇬🇪 ბინდი (bindi)
🇦🇿 qaranlıq
🇲🇽 crepúsculo
Word origin
The word 'twilight' originates from the Old English term 'twi-' meaning 'two' and 'liht' meaning 'light'. It has been used since the Middle Ages to describe the dim light between sunset and complete darkness. In literature and folklore, twilight is often associated with mystery, romance, and the supernatural.