crepuscular

adjective cre·pus·cu·lar \kri-ˈpəs-kyə-lər\

Definition of CREPUSCULAR

: of, relating to, or resembling twilight : dim <crepuscular light>

: occurring or active during twilight <crepuscular insects> <crepuscular activity>

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adjective cre·pus·cu·lar \kri-ˈpəs-kyə-lər\

: of, relating to, or resembling twilight <crepuscular depths of personality—William James>

: active in the twilight <crepuscular animals>

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