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What Does Twilight Mean?

Adjective

  • Related to the time when the sky is not fully bright or dark; a little bit dim.

Verb

  • To make something shine a little bit, like a dim light.

Noun

  • The soft light in the sky just before the sun comes up or after it goes down.
  • The time when the sky is getting dark but it's not completely night yet.
  • A time when the sun is low in the sky and everything looks a bit dim.
  • A time when things are not fully bright or fully dark.

Twilight — Full Explanation

Twilight is the time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is changing colors. It's when it starts to get dark, but you can still see some light.

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Twilight Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
गोधूलि (godhuli)

godhuli

गोधूलि (godhuli)

godhuli

संध्या (sandhya)

sandhya

Frequently Asked Questions About Twilight

What does 'twilight' mean?
Twilight is the time of day when the sun is just below the horizon, and the sky is partly dark and partly light. It happens in the morning before the sun rises and in the evening after the sun sets.
How do you pronounce 'twilight'?
You pronounce 'twilight' like this: TWAH- light.
What is the origin of the word 'twilight'?
The word 'twilight' comes from Old English, where 'twi' means 'two' and 'light' means 'light'. It refers to the light that is present when the sun is not fully up or down.
What is the meaning of 'twilight' in Bengali?
The word 'twilight' in Bengali is 'গোধূলি' (Gōdhūli).