half-light

[haf-lahyt, hahf-]

noun

1. light that is about half its customary brightness, or that is partially dimmed or obscured.

   the half-light of early dawn; a room in half-light.

half-light

noun

1. a dim light, as at dawn or dusk

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-light¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Related Words

• dusk 
• sunset