nightly

Definition

Happening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal.

Etymology

From Middle English nyȝtly, nihtlich, nihtlic, from Old English nihtlīċ, nihtelīċ (“nocturnal, nightly, of the night, at night”), equivalent to night + -ly. Cognate with Scots nichtlie (“nightly”), West Frisian nachtlik (“nightly, nocturnal”), Dutch nachtelijk (“nightly, nocturnal”), German nächtlich (“nocturnal, nightly”), Danish natlig (“nightly”), Swedish nattlig (“nightly, nocturnal”).

Example Sentences

• "nightly dews"
• "A cobweb spread above a blossom Is sufficient to protect It from nightly chill."
• "The dog demanded to go out for his nightly walk."