Definition

Relating to or happening in the evening.

Example

The vespertine flowers bloom just as the sun sets.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the flowers in the garden look so vespertine at sunset?

Yeah, they really do come alive in the evening light.

It's amazing how they open up just as the day ends.

Definitely! It makes the whole garden feel magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Vespertine** → It is formed from "vesper" (from Latin *vesper*, meaning evening) and the suffix "-tine" (meaning pertaining to). The word "vespertine" refers to something that is related to or occurring in the evening.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for evening, 'vesper', to remember that 'vespertine' describes things that happen in the evening.

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