Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gloam
noun
/ɡloʊm/
Definition
The period of twilight or dusk, especially when the day is transitioning to night.
Examples
- The birds began to settle down as gloam descended over the town.
- We sat by the fire, watching the sky change color during the gloam.
- As the gloam wrapped around the trees, the forest became eerily quiet.
Meaning
Gloam refers to the time when the light begins to fade in the evening, creating a soft, dim ambiance.
Synonyms
- twilight
- dusk
- evening
- nightfall
