What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dimpsy
Example
Let's take a walk during the dimpsy hours. [dimpsy: noun]
Example
The sky was beautiful during the dimpsy period. [dimpsy: adjective]
nightfall
Example
We should be home before nightfall. [nightfall: noun]
Example
The city looked beautiful at nightfall. [nightfall: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nightfall is more commonly used than dimpsy in everyday language, especially in American English. Dimpsy is a regional word that is less common and mainly used in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dimpsy and nightfall?
Nightfall is more formal than dimpsy, and is commonly used in formal writing and speech, while dimpsy is more informal and conversational.
