twilit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtwɪlɪt/
KK: /ˈtwɪlɪt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a light that is dim and soft, similar to the light seen during twilight, when the sun is just below the horizon.
Example
The garden looked beautiful in the twilit glow of the evening.
Conversation
Have you seen the park at sunset?
No, I haven’t! Is it nice?
It's beautiful when everything is twilit and calm.
That sounds amazing! I should go check it out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dim
dusky
gloomy
Antonyms
bright
daylight
clear
verb
Definition
To become or be in a state of twilight, which is the time of day when the sun is below the horizon but there is still light in the sky.
Example
As the sun set, the sky began to twilit, casting a soft glow over the landscape.
Tense Forms
Past: twilit
Past Participle: twilit
Conversation
Did you see how beautifully the sky twilit last night?
Yeah, it was stunning! Those colors were amazing.
I love when the day ends like that, it feels so peaceful.
Root Explanation
Twilit → The word is derived from "twilight" (from Old English *twilight*, meaning the period of time between daylight and darkness) and the suffix "-lit" (meaning illuminated or lighted). The term "twilit" refers to something that is illuminated by the light of twilight.
Memory Tip
Imagine the soft, fading light of twilight illuminating the world — that's what 'twilit' means, something that is lit by the twilight.
Visually Confused Words
trilit
tilsit
wilt
twit
tilt