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Nighted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Nighted means darkened or enveloped in night, often used poetically to describe something obscured by darkness. It can also imply ignorance or a lack of enlightenment.

nighted

/ˈnaɪtɪd/ /ˈnaɪtɪd/

Definition:

Darkened or obscured by night; lacking light or knowledge.

Synonyms:

darkened, unlit, obscure, benighted

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

illuminated, enlightened

Common Collocations:

nighted sky, nighted forest, nighted path

Derivatives:

nighting, nightedly

Usage Tips:

Use "nighted" poetically to describe darkness or ignorance; avoid in casual speech.

Common Phrases:

nighted veil, nighted ignorance, nighted gloom

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "niht," meaning night, with the suffix "-ed" indicating a state or condition.

Examples:

  • 1. The travelers lost their way in the nighted woods.
  • 2. Her mind felt nighted after years of isolation.
  • 3. The castle stood silent under the nighted sky.
  • 4. He wandered through the nighted streets alone.

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