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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of half-light1

First recorded in 1615–25

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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