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nocturnal

[nɒkˈtɜːnl]

nocturnal Definition

  • 1done, occurring, or active at night
  • 2of or relating to the night

Using nocturnal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nocturnal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Owls are nocturnal birds.

  • Example

    He has a nocturnal habit of staying up late.

  • Example

    The nocturnal animals come out to hunt at night.

  • Example

    She prefers to work during nocturnal hours.

nocturnal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nocturnal

  • nightly
  • night-time
  • after-dark
  • late-night

Antonyms for nocturnal

Phrases with nocturnal

  • an involuntary ejaculation of semen that occurs during sleep

    Example

    He was embarrassed when he had his first nocturnal emission.

  • an animal that is active at night and sleeps during the day

    Example

    Bats are nocturnal animals.

  • a bird that is active at night and sleeps during the day

    Example

    Owls are nocturnal birds.

Origins of nocturnal

from Latin 'nocturnalis', from 'nox, noct-' meaning 'night'

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Summary: nocturnal in Brief

'Nocturnal' [nɒkˈtɜːnl] refers to activities or occurrences that happen at night. It is often used to describe animals that are active during the night, such as owls and bats. It can also refer to people who stay up late at night, like 'He has a nocturnal habit of staying up late.'

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