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Nyx

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

Definition

Nyx is the Greek goddess of the night.

Synonyms & similar words

nyx night darkness shadows dusk twilight evening gloom obscurity blackness murkiness dimness nocturnal midnight sable ebon inkiness umbrage shade gloaming eventide

Example sentences

  1. Nyx descended from the heavens to bring darkness to the world.
  2. The stars shone brightly in Nyx's night sky.
  3. Many creatures of the night worship Nyx as their goddess.
  4. The city was shrouded in Nyx's darkness.
  5. Nyx's presence could be felt in the stillness of the night.

Quotes

  • The night is dark and full of terrors. - George R.R. Martin
  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - Sarah Williams
  • The darker the night, the brighter the stars. - Fyodor Dostoevsky

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