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adjective
- 1. resembling or relating to twilight.
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CREPUSCULAR definition: 1. relating to or like the time of day just before the sun goes down, when the light is not bright…. Learn more.
1. : of, relating to, or resembling twilight : dim. crepuscular light. the crepuscular sky. 2. : occurring or active during twilight. crepuscular insects. crepuscular activity. crepuscular birds. Did you know? The early Romans had two words for the twilight.
If the light outside is fading, you can call it crepuscular. Anything that resembles dusk, or happens at that time of day, is crepuscular, whether it's gloomy indoor light or the sky at twilight. Some animals are also crepuscular: they tend to be most active in the evening.
Crepuscular definition: of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct.. See examples of CREPUSCULAR used in a sentence.
1. of or like twilight; dim. 2. (of certain insects, birds, and other animals) active at twilight or just before dawn. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C17: from Latin crepusculum dusk, from creper dark. Word Frequency. crepuscular in American English. (krɪˈpʌskjulər ) adjective. 1.
1. Of or like twilight; dim: "the period's crepuscular charm and a waning of the intense francophilia that used to shape the art market" (Wall Street Journal). 2. a. Active primarily at dawn or dusk or both. Used of animals. b. Occurring at dawn or dusk or both: crepuscular foraging; a crepuscular stroll through the park.
Crepuscular definition: Active primarily at dawn or dusk or both. Used of animals.
Definition of crepuscular adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · crepuscular (comparative more crepuscular, superlative most crepuscular) Of or resembling twilight; dim. Synonym: twilightish Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.
1. Bats are crepuscular creatures, coming out as the sun sets. 2. He took crepuscular photos to capture the unique lighting. 3. The crepuscular haze made it difficult to see the road clearly. 4. Rabbits are crepuscular, most active in the early morning and evening. 5. The crepuscular rays of sunlight created a magical atmosphere. 6.
