dayspring
8 synonyms for dayspring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The moment the sky first grows light in the morning; dawn.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English dai spring, made up of day and spring.
Full origin of dayspring →