alpenglow

/ˌæl.pɛŋˈɡloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

The reddish light from the sun on snow, especially at sunrise or sunset; a soft, reddish glow on a mountain after sunset.

“The hikers sat on the mountain to admire the breathtaking alpenglow.”

Synonyms

  • aurora
  • glow

Antonyms

  • darkness