twilight (EN)

noun, adjective, verb

noun “twilight”

1. the gentle light in the sky when the sun is below the horizon, especially after sunset
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   After the sun dipped below the horizon, the twilight cast a beautiful pink hue over the landscape.
2. a dim light that allows things to be seen
   The old photograph was taken in such twilight that their expressions were barely discernible.
3. a metaphor for a declining or intermediate state of something
   The once-great athlete now found himself in the twilight of his career, contemplating retirement.

adjective “twilight”

1. dimly lit or unclear, similar to the light at twilight
   The twilight glow of the candle was not enough to read by, but it added a warm ambiance to the room.

verb “twilight”

1. to light something up weakly or dimly, often used in a poetic sense
   The moon twilights the room with a soft, silver glow that creates a magical atmosphere.