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gloam

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Gloam (noun) means Short for 'gloaming', meaning twilight.

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Short for 'gloaming', meaning twilight.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed as a back-formation from gloaming.

Synonyms

gloaming evenfall dusk crepuscle fall nightfall crepuscule twilight

Related words

come night death light summer fall lower increase

Rhymes for gloam

foam roam Noam styrofoam

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What is the meaning of gloam?

"gloam" (noun) means short for 'gloaming', meaning twilight.

What is another word for gloam?

Other words for "gloam" include gloaming, evenfall, dusk, crepuscle, fall, nightfall.

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