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Twilit

/ˈtwaɪlɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Illuminated by or as if by twilight; half-lit..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Illuminated by or as if by twilight; half-lit.
  2. simple past and past participle of twilight

Example Sentences

He was like someone lying in twilit, formless, preëxistence, and stretching out his hands lovingly towards many-coloured, many-sounding life.
The effect of the closing inside the booths was to turn the line of concessions into a twilit tunnel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does twilit mean?

Twilit means Illuminated by or as if by twilight; half-lit..

What is a synonym for twilit?

Common synonyms include twilighted, twilitten, twilight, dark.

What is the opposite of twilit?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use twilit in a sentence?

He was like someone lying in twilit, formless, preëxistence, and stretching out his hands lovingly towards many-coloured, many-sounding life.

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