June 07, 2026

Crepuscular

adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or occurring at twilight. In biology it describes animals that are most active at dusk and dawn.

Example Sentence

“The crepuscular light gave the empty street a mysterious, painterly quality.”

Etymology

From Latin crepusculum (twilight), from creper (dusky, dark).

Scrabble Score

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CREPUSCULAR scores 17 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

twilight dusky shadowy dim

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