Eventide (Noun)
Meaning
The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the village settled into the peacefulness of eventide.
- The soft hues of eventide painted the sky with shades of pink and orange.
- The family gathered on the porch to watch the stars twinkle to life in the eventide sky.
- In the stillness of eventide, the sound of crickets provided a soothing serenade.
- The couple strolled hand in hand along the beach, enjoying the gentle breeze of eventide.