gloaming

Meanings

• noun

  The period of twilight after sunset, before it is fully dark.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡloʊ.mɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

darkness , daylight , daytime , nighttime

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Synonyms

glooming , misery , sadness , sorrow , woe , crepuscule , glooming , vespers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gloaming
dome , gloom , loom

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Variants

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gloaming , gloamings , the gloaming

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Etymology

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From Old English glowan 'to shine, gleam'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gloaming' is also used in astronomy to describe the period of twilight on other planets.

2. In some parts of Scotland, the 'gloaming' is believed to be the time when the fairy folk come out to dance and play.

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Related Concepts

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1. twilight: The period of time after sunset and before sunrise when the sky is not completely dark.

2. crepuscle: Another term for twilight, specifically the period of time after sunset when the sun is below the horizon but the sky is still illuminated by its afterglow.

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Culture

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In Irish mythology, 'gloaming' is the time when fairies are believed to be most active. It is also a common theme in poetry and literature, often used to describe a romantic or melancholic mood.

How to Memorize "gloaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the color and mood of the sky during the 'gloaming' hours. Imagine the sun setting and the sky gradually becoming darker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gloaming' with a romantic or melancholic mood. Think of it as a time of transition between day and night.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'gloaming' with the word 'glow-ing' to remember that it refers to the period of twilight after sunset.

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