Definition of Crepuscular

lively mainly at dusk or sunrise

Examples of Crepuscular in a sentence

At sunset, the entomologists study the crepuscular insects as they move across the beach.  🔊

The fact many desert creatures are crepuscular allow them to avoid the high temperatures during the day.  🔊

Because of Hank’s crepuscular work schedule, he tends to be more active at dawn and sunset.  🔊

Some animals are crepuscular because their survival depends upon their ability to go unnoticed by their predators in the dim hours.  🔊

When you go for your safari ride at dusk, you may see a few crepuscular creatures running across the plains.  🔊

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