Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duskness
Noun
/ˈdʌsk.nəs/
Definition
The state or condition of being dusk; the period of the day immediately following sunset.
Examples
- The duskness settled over the landscape, casting long shadows and a serene calm.
- As the duskness enveloped the city, streetlights began to flicker to life.
- In the dusky evening, the colors of the sky transformed into shades of purple and orange.
Meaning
Duskness refers to the soft, diffused light that occurs in the evening as day transitions to night, often characterized by fading light and the appearance of darkness.
Synonyms
- Twilight
- Dusk
- Evening
- Gloaming