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

Example Sentences

In the surreal half-light of a trial-balloon nomination, it is difficult for an individual to come to his own defense.

From The Daily Beast

Now he blew out the lamp and stood over me in the half-light, holding out a hand.

From Project Gutenberg

The man's pale face and gray hair looked blurred in the half-light of the cabin.

From Project Gutenberg

He stands, therefore, in the uncertain half-light which preceded the dawn of modern philosophy.

From Project Gutenberg

As they did so a score of little bells upon them tinkled, and Mary saw a woman standing in the mild half-light.

From Project Gutenberg

And away we went into the woods, she leading, her kilts flashing through the golden half-light.

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Related Words

• dusk
• sunset