Eventide

usgb/ˈiːvntaɪd/
noun

The latter part of the day, or evening.

We decided to have a picnic at eventide.
Visual representation of "eventide" - The latter part of the day, or evening.

Often appears as...

  • soft eventide
  • beautiful eventide

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Literary Use

Eventide is often used poetically or in literary works to evoke a serene atmosphere or a bygone era.

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The poet spoke fondly of walks taken at eventide.
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Archaic Flavor

'Eventide' can imply an old-fashioned or historical setting; modern usage is usually intentional and stylistic.

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The knight returned to his castle at eventide.
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Not Commonly Used

The word is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should use it with awareness of its unique impact.

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As eventide fell, the village grew quiet.
Visual representation of the word "Eventide"

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