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NIGHTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nighted mean?
• NIGHTED (adjective)
The adjective NIGHTED has 1 sense:
1. overtaken by night or darkness
Familiarity information: NIGHTED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Overtaken by night or darkness
Synonyms:
benighted; nighted
Context example:
benighted (or nighted) travelers hurrying toward home
Similar:
unpunctual (not punctual; after the appointed time)
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