Nocturnal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or occurring in the night; "nocturnal darkness".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The owl is a nocturnal bird that can be found hunting at night in the forest.
- Nocturnal animals such as raccoons and possums can often be seen rummaging through trash cans in the darkness.
- In some parts of the world, nocturnal markets offer shoppers a unique nighttime shopping experience.
- The doctor's nocturnal shifts at the hospital left her little time to spend with her family during the day.
- Night-blooming flowers are nocturnal plants that open their petals in the evening and close them in the morning.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Belonging to or active during the night; "nocturnal animals are active at night"; "nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Nocturnal mammals like bats and hedgehogs rely on echolocation and other senses to navigate and find prey in the dark.
- The doctor explained to the patient that her nocturnal lifestyle of working late shifts and sleeping in during the day was likely affecting her overall health.
- The rare and exotic nocturnal flowers in the greenhouse were a popular tourist attraction due to their unique beauty and fragrance.
- Scientists have made significant discoveries about the social behaviors of nocturnal primates such as tarsiers and owls in their natural habitats.
- Many species of moths and fireflies are nocturnal, flying and mating at night and resting during the day.