Definition

The time of day when the sun is just below the horizon, creating a soft light, especially between sunset and night.

Example

We enjoyed a beautiful walk during twilight as the sky turned shades of purple and orange.

Conversation

I love going for walks during twilight when everything looks magical.

It's such a beautiful time of day, isn't it?

Yeah, the colors in the sky are incredible at that hour.

Absolutely! It feels so peaceful and calming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Twilight is formed from the Old English "twi-" (meaning two) and "light" (meaning illumination). The word refers to the period of light that occurs when the sun is just below the horizon, creating a dim illumination that is neither fully day nor fully night, hence the concept of 'two lights' or a transition between day and night.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('twi-') types of light blending together as the day transitions into night, which is what twilight represents.

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