Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lucubrate
verb
/ˈluː.kjʊˌbreɪt/
Definition
To study or work late into the night; to write or compose something, especially with effort and difficulty, during late hours.
Examples
- After the long day, she decided to lucubrate about her thesis until the early morning hours.
- He often lucubrated in his dimly lit room, surrounded by books and notes.
- For the exam preparation, they had to lucubrate into the night to cover all the material.
Meaning
The act of working or studying late at night, usually involving deep focus and concentration. It often implies that the task is challenging and requires significant mental effort.
Synonyms
- study
- burn the midnight oil
- work late
- contemplate
