Definition

The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon, often creating beautiful colors in the sky.

Example

We watched the sunsetting from the beach, enjoying the vibrant colors of the sky.

Conversation

Did you see the sunsetting yesterday?

Yes, it was beautiful with all those colors!

I love how the sky changes during a sunsetting.

Me too! It's such a calming way to end the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To set or go down, especially in reference to the sun, often used to describe the time when the sun disappears below the horizon.

Example

The sun is sunsetting, painting the sky with beautiful colors.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen the view from the hill at sunset?

Not yet, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful.

You should come with me; the sky looks amazing while sunsetting.

Root Explanation

Sunsetting is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that gives light during the day) and "setting" (from Old English "settan", meaning to place or put down). The term describes the act of the sun going down or being placed below the horizon at the end of the day.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' as the bright star in the sky that is 'placed down' ('setting') at the end of the day, which helps you remember that 'sunsetting' refers to the sun going down.

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