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Nightly

Verb / ˈnaɪtli: / Another word for nightly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

happening or done every night

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Common collocations

  • nightly news
  • nightly routine
  • nightly occurrence
  • nightly patrol
  • nightly ritual
  • nightly broadcast
  • nightly meeting

Word family

adjective nightly
adverb nightly

Usage note

Primarily used as an adverb to describe something happening every night. Can also be used as an adjective, e.g., 'the nightly news'.

Example sentences

  1. I have a nightly routine of reading a book before bed.
  2. The security guard makes nightly rounds around the building.
  3. The owl is a nocturnal animal that is active nightly.
  4. The hotel provides nightly entertainment for its guests.
  5. The nightly news keeps us informed of current events.

Quotes

  • The stars are the street lights of eternity. - Anonymous
  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - Sarah Williams
  • The night is always darker before the dawn and life is the same, the hard times will pass, every thing will get better and sun will shine brighter then ever. - Ernest Hemingway

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