Gloam (Noun)
Meaning
The time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The couple decided to take a romantic walk during the gloam, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the village was bathed in the soft, golden light of the gloam.
- The photographer waited patiently for the gloam to capture the perfect shot of the city skyline.
- The family finished their picnic just as the gloam was setting in, and they reluctantly packed up to head home.
- In the stillness of the gloam, the sound of crickets and rustling leaves filled the air, creating a soothing melody.