Gloam

Pronunciation: /ɡloʊm/

Definitions of gloam

noun a poetic term for twilight or dusk

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy taking walks in the gloam, just before the sun sets.

A2 The gloam of the evening cast a peaceful and calming atmosphere over the park.

B1 As the gloam settled in, the city lights started to twinkle in the distance.

B2 The gloam of twilight enveloped the forest in a mysterious and enchanting aura.

C1 The artist captured the beauty of the gloam in his painting, using soft colors and gentle brush strokes.

C2 The gloam of dawn brought a sense of renewal and possibility to the sleepy town.

Examples of gloam in a Sentence

formal As the gloam descended, the landscape was bathed in a soft, ethereal light.

informal Let's take a walk in the park during the gloam, it's so peaceful at that time.

slang I love hanging out with my friends during the gloam, it's such a vibe.

figurative In the gloam of uncertainty, she found clarity and peace within herself.

Grammatical Forms of gloam

• past tense: gloamed
• plural: gloams
• comparative: gloamier
• superlative: gloamiest
• present tense: gloams
• future tense: will gloam
• perfect tense: have gloamed
• continuous tense: is gloaming
• singular: gloam
• positive degree: gloam
• infinitive: to gloam
• gerund: gloaming
• participle: gloaming

Origin and Evolution of gloam

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gloam' originated from Middle English 'glom,' which came from Old English 'glōm,' meaning twilight or dusk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gloam' has maintained its original meaning of twilight or dusk, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to other synonyms like dusk or twilight.