What does nighted mean?
Nighted means Dark; clouded..
Nighted
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Dark; clouded..
Definitions by Sense
- Dark; clouded.
- Overtaken by night; belated.
- simple past and past participle of night
Example Sentences
Queen Gertrude: Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted colour off.
To shake off the maddening and wearying limitations of time and space and natural law—to be linked with the vast outside—to come close to the nighted and abysmal secrets of the infinite and the ultimate—surely such a thing was worth the risk of one’s life, soul, and sanity!
Synonyms for nighted
Antonyms for nighted
Related Words
Word Forms
- more nighted
- most nighted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nighted?
Common synonyms include benighted, unpunctual.
What is the opposite of nighted?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nighted in a sentence?
Queen Gertrude: Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted colour off.
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