tweil

/ˈtweɪl/ or /ˈtwɛɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A term that refers to a period of twilight, especially in the late 19th century, characterized by a reddish or purplish light in the sky, often associated with romantic or melancholic feelings.

“The writer sought inspiration in the tweil, when the world outside seemed to hold a mystical allure.”

Synonyms

  • dusk
  • twilight

Antonyms

  • daylight