nites
Adspeak for evenings
Nites is an informal spelling of nights, used in casual writing and commercial contexts: Open nites til 9, movie nites, late nites.
The spelling evokes informality or a playful tone, appearing on signs, in texts, and in brand names.
It functions identically to nights but signals a relaxed register.
Designated hour for retiring
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- pajamasSleepwear set
nightmares · snoring · yawning · snooze · bed · pillow · mattress · duvet
Dark areas from blocked light
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
- blackoutComplete power loss
- pitch-blackCompletely without light
- midnightTwelve o'clock at night
twilight · obscurity · murky · dimness · inkiness · shroud · veil · moonless
Day yielding to darkness
- twilightLight after sunset
- duskDimming after sundown
- nightfallOnset of darkness
- eventideArchaic term for dusk
gloaming · vesper · crepuscule · candlelight · lantern · fireplace · dinner · supper
bedtime
Designated hour for retiring
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
pajamas · nightmares · snoring · yawning · snooze · bed · pillow · mattress · duvet · blanket
shadows
Dark areas from blocked light
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
- blackoutComplete power loss
- pitch-blackCompletely without light
midnight · twilight · obscurity · murky · dimness · inkiness · shroud · veil · moonless · starless
sunset
Day yielding to darkness
eventide · gloaming · vesper · crepuscule · candlelight · lantern · fireplace · dinner · supper · soiree
lunar
Of the moon
waxing · waning · silvery · glow · moonbeams · moonlit · starlight · celestial · luminous · reflection
silence
Total lack of sound
- hushAbsence of sound
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
serenity · peacefulness · calmness · solitude · whisper · softness · repose · placidity · lull · quietude