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gloam

/ɡloʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does gloam mean?

noun

The time of day when daylight is ending and darkness is beginning, often with a reddish or purple light. A dim or faint light.

Example

"The gloam of evening settled over the landscape, casting long shadows across the fields."

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