Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antelucan
Adjective
/ˌæn.tɪˈluː.kən/
Definition
Referring to the time just before dawn or sunrise.
Examples
- The antelucan light cast a gentle glow over the landscape.
- Birds often begin their songs during the antelucan hours.
- She enjoyed walking in the peaceful, antelucan stillness of the morning.
Meaning
The term ‘antelucan’ describes the period before daybreak when the first light appears in the sky.
Synonyms
- Pre-dawn
- Early morning
- Before dawn
