Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lusco-fusco

Noun
lus-coh-FOOS-koh
Definition
The time of twilight or dusk when light fades and darkness begins to set in.
Examples
  • We strolled through the park during the lusco-fusco, enjoying the cool evening air.
  • As the sun dipped below the horizon, the world was bathed in a calm lusco-fusco.
  • In the lusco-fusco, the shadows grew long and the first stars began to appear.
Meaning
A term used to describe the transitional period between day and night, characterized by dimming light.
Synonyms
  • Twilight
  • Dusk
  • Gloaming
  • Evening