Meaning & Definition of word "Twilight"
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Twilight
/ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
noun:
- 1. The time of day immediately following sunset or immediately before sunrise when the sky is partially illuminated.
- Example: We took a walk in the twilight, enjoying the peaceful colors of the fading day.
- 2. A period of obscurity or gradual decline.
- Example: The film explores the twilight of an era before the rise of modern technology.
- 3. A state of uncertainty between two conflicting situations.
- Example: She found herself in the twilight of her career, unsure of what her next step would be.
Etymology
Middle English twilight, from Old English twi- (two, twice) + light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twilight zone:
A state of being in between two different situations or conditions.
in the twilight of one's years:
Referring to the latter part of one's life.
Related Words
dusk:
The time just after sunset.
sunset:
The setting of the sun.
dawn:
The time just before sunrise.
Slang Meanings of twilight
Meaning: A metaphor for a difficult or confusing situation.
Example Sentence: After the layoffs, the office felt like it was in twilight.
Meaning: Referring to a relationship that is fading.
Example Sentence: Their relationship was in twilight; they both knew it was coming to an end.