Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crepuscle
noun
/krɪˈpʌskl/
Definition
The period of twilight, specifically the time just before nightfall or after dawn.
Examples
- As the sun began to set, the crepuscle painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
- Walking through the forest at crepuscle felt magical, with the soft light filtering through the trees.
Meaning
Crepuscle refers to the soft, dim light observed during the transition from day to night or vice versa.
Synonyms
- twilight
- dusk
- twilight period
