Describing the state of twilight.
Dimpsy
DIMP-see
ˈdɪmpsi
Adjective
Example Sentences
"It's getting a bit dimpsy."
"Walking home in the dimpsy."
Etymology & History
Devon dialect word for twilight or dusk. Its getting a bit dimpsy. Etymology uncertain, possibly related to dimness. Beautiful descriptive word for gathering darkness.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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