Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adumbral

Adjective

/ˌædʌmˈbræl/

Definition

Related to or resembling a shadow or darkness; having a partially shaded or overshadowed quality.

Examples

The adumbral silhouette of the mountain was striking against the twilight sky.
As the sun set, the adumbral figures in the distance became increasingly indistinct.
The painting captured the adumbral quality of the forest during a foggy morning.

Meaning

The term adumbral is used to describe something that is shadowy or partially obscured by darkness. It is often used in contexts where light and shadow interplay, creating an ambiance of subtlety or concealment.