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GLOAM Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word gloam. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word gloam. (close relations)
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dusk
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

verb

• become dusk

gloaming
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

nightfall
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

twilight
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

• the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth

• a condition of decline following successes

adjective satellite

• lighted by or as if by twilight

darkness
nounn
noun

• absence of light or illumination

• an unilluminated area

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• an unenlightened state

• having a dark or somber color

• a swarthy complexion

dimness
nounn
noun

• the state of being poorly illuminated

• the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity

• the quality of being dim or lacking contrast

evening
nounn
noun

• the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

• a later concluding time period

• the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way

shade
nounn
noun

• relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

• a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

• protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• a position of relative inferiority

• a slight amount or degree of difference

• a mental representation of some haunting experience

• a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)

• a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

verb

• cast a shadow over

• represent the effect of shade or shadow on

• protect from light, heat, or view

• vary slightly

• pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree

crepuscle
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

crepuscule
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

evenfall
nounn
noun

• the time of day immediately following sunset

fall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve

• the season when the leaves fall from the trees

• a sudden drop from an upright position

• a downward slope or bend

• a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity

• a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

• a movement downward

• the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

• the time of day immediately following sunset

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

• a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

verb

• descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

• move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

• pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind

• come under, be classified or included

• fall from clouds

• suffer defeat, failure, or ruin

• die, as in battle or in a hunt

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• be captured

• occur at a specified time or place

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• yield to temptation or sin

• lose office or power

• to be given by assignment or distribution

• move in a specified direction

• be due

• lose one's chastity

• to be given by right or inheritance

• come into the possession of

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• be inherited by

• slope downward

• lose an upright position suddenly

• drop oneself to a lower or less erect position

• fall or flow in a certain way

• assume a disappointed or sad expression

• be cast down

• come out; issue

• be born, used chiefly of lambs

• begin vigorously

• go as if by falling

• come as if by falling

Best Hypernyms For GLOAM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gloam, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
hour
Phrases (1)
time of day

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