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twilight
[ twahy-lahyt ]
noun
- a terminal period, especially after full development, success, etc.:
the twilight of his life.
- a state of uncertainty, vagueness, or gloom.
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; obscure:
in the twilight hours.
- appearing or flying at twilight; crepuscular.
twilight
/ ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt; ˈtwaɪˌlɪt /
noun
- the soft diffused light occurring when the sun is just below the horizon, esp following sunset crepuscular
- the period in which this light occurs
- the period of time during which the sun is a specified angular distance below the horizon (6°, 12°, and 18° for civil twilight , nautical twilight , and astronomical twilight , respectively)
- any faint light
- a period in which strength, importance, etc, are waning
the twilight of his life
- modifier
- of or relating to the period towards the end of the day
the twilight shift
- of or relating to the final phase of a particular era
the twilight days of the Bush presidency
- denoting irregularity and obscurity
a twilight existence
Derived Forms
- twilit, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٷɾly adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of twilight1
Example Sentences
It is not the happy end she envisaged for her twilight years.
The difficulties Blachowicz faced in recovery during the twilight of his career would have forced many athletes into retirement, but he has a simple reason for fighting on.
There is uncertainty surrounding Jonas' career, though, as the fine run in the twilight of the Liverpudlian's career is halted.
“If you wanted to see Mercury, you might get lucky around the evening, shortly after the sunset, in the twilight, but only if you knew where to look,” Krupp said.
Approaching the twilight of his decorated career, Mack has said his main priority is winning.
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