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nocturnal

The word “nocturnal” has 3 syllables: noc-tur-nal

It's pronounced as /nɑkˈtɝːnəl/

What is synonym and antonym for nocturnal?

In the thesaurus, “nocturnal” has 6 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nocturnal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nocturnal

Antonyms for nocturnal

Meanings of nocturnal

  • noun
    1. A person or creature that is active at night.
    2. A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
  • adjective
    1. (of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
    2. (of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.

Example Sentences

  • Owls are well-known for their nocturnal hunting habits.
  • The campsite came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures.
  • His nocturnal lifestyle made morning meetings difficult.
  • Scientists set up cameras to study the nocturnal behavior of the animals.
  • The city’s nightlife caters to a truly nocturnal crowd.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nocturnal, such as: daily, diurnal, late, midnight, night, nightly, nighttime.

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Related Words

night

nightly

nighttime

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