gloaming
UK: ˈɡləʊmɪŋ | US: ˈɡloʊmɪŋ
n. twilight or dusk (the time of day when the sun is just below the horizon, especially in the evening)
The word "gloaming" originates from Old English glōmung, derived from glōm (twilight, dusk), which is related to glōwan (to glow). The suffix -ing forms a noun indicating a state or time. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote the dim, hazy light of dusk, capturing the poetic quality of the fading day. The connection to "glow" reflects the soft, lingering light characteristic of this time.
The birds returned to their nests in the quiet of the gloaming.
She loved walking through the fields in the gloaming, when the world seemed to pause.
The gloaming cast long shadows across the path, making it hard to see.
In the gloaming, the distant hills looked like silhouettes against the sky.
The gloaming brought a sense of calm after the heat of the day.