Gloaming

Pronunciation: /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

Definitions of gloaming

noun the part of the day after the sun has set and before it gets completely dark; dusk

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy taking walks in the gloaming.

A2 The gloaming is a peaceful time of day.

B1 The gloaming cast a soft light over the landscape.

B2 She loved to sit on the porch and watch the gloaming settle over the horizon.

C1 The gloaming filled the sky with hues of pink and purple.

C2 As the gloaming descended, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

Examples of gloaming in a Sentence

formal As the gloaming settled over the countryside, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.

informal Let's go for a walk in the gloaming, it's so peaceful and beautiful.

slang I love hanging out with my friends in the gloaming, it's the best time of day.

figurative In the gloaming of his career, he finally achieved the success he had been working towards for years.

Grammatical Forms of gloaming

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

Origin and Evolution of gloaming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gloaming' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'glōm', meaning twilight or dusk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gloaming' has retained its original meaning of twilight or dusk, although its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.