eventide

/ɪvˈɛntaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

the time of day at which the sun sets; the evening

“As the eventide approached, the sky transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors.”

2. noun

a period of time in the past, often associated with a particular event or memory

“The eventide of the war remained etched in her memory forever.”

Synonyms

  • dusk
  • evening

Antonyms

  • daybreak
  • morning