Synonyms of nocturnal
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for nocturnal is nightly. Other synonyms of nocturnal are nighttime. The opposite of nocturnal is nonnocturnal.
Synonyms and similar words for nocturnal
nounA device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
- star clockSynonym of nocturnal (“device for telling time”).
adjectiveMore synonyms
- lucifugousNocturnal.
- nightishOf or pertaining to night; nocturnal.
- nightlyHappening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal.
- nighttimeHappening during the night.
Opposite of nocturnal
adjectiveOf a person, creature, group, or species, primarily active during the night.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- nonnocturnalNot nocturnal.
Meaning of nocturnal
- adjective Of a person, creature, group, or species, primarily active during the night.
- adjective Of an occurrence, taking place at night, nightly.
- noun A person or creature that is active at night.
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Questions about synonyms of nocturnal
- What is another word for nocturnal?
- Nocturnal has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nightly and nighttime.
- What is the opposite of nocturnal?
- The opposite of nocturnal is nonnocturnal.
- What does nocturnal mean?
- Nocturnal means of a person, creature, group, or species, primarily active during the night.
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