Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twilight-zone
noun
/ˈtwaɪ.laɪt zoʊn/
Definition
A state of mind or situation that is ambiguous, uncertain, or surreal.
Examples
- As we approached the abandoned house, it felt like we had entered a twilight zone of eeriness.
- The movie put the characters in a twilight zone, where the rules of reality no longer applied.
- After the sudden change in her life, she found herself in a personal twilight zone, unsure of her next steps.
Meaning
The term often refers to a period of transition between two phases, such as day and night, where things may appear different from reality.
Synonyms
- limbo
- in-between state
- no-man’s land
- void
- interim
