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Meaning of the word twilight in English

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twilight

US /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/
UK /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/
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Noun

1.

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays in the upper atmosphere.

Example:
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The city lights began to twinkle in the gathering twilight.
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We enjoyed a quiet walk during the evening twilight.
Synonym:
duskgloamingnightfalleventidesundown
2.

a period or state of decline or decay, often preceding an end.

Example:
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The empire was in its twilight years, slowly fading away.
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He spent his twilight years reflecting on his life.
Synonym:
declinewaneebbendclose

Adjective

1.

of or relating to the period of twilight.

Example:
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The twilight glow cast long shadows across the field.
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We saw a beautiful twilight sky.
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