crepuscular
pronunciation
How to pronounce crepuscular in British English:
UK [krɪˈpʌskjələ(r)]
How to pronounce crepuscular in American English:
US [krɪˈpʌskjəlɚ]
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- Adjective:
- like twilight; dim
Word Origin
- crepuscular (adj.)
- figurative use from 1660s; literal use from 1755, from Latin crepusculum "twilight, dusk," from creper "dusky," which is of unknown origin. Especially of evening twilight.
Example
- 1. Crepuscular now adventure , see have two people vomiting .
- 2. Note the crepuscular rays below the palm fronds .
- 3. These beams are referred to as crepuscular rays since they 're more often noticed at sunset or sunrise .
- 4. These rays are in essence local crepuscular rays .
- 5. Crepuscular time , ma hui came , there is a pretty young woman on the back .