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Adjective penumbral has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebPenumbralAdjective 1. Relating to or resembling a penumbra, the partial shadow between complete darkness and full illumination. Example sentence: The painting depicted a penumbral forest, where sunlight barely seeped through the dense foliage. Related products on AmazonNoun 1. The outer region of a shadow, where it gradually transitions from full darkness to partial illumination. Example sentence: As the moon moved across the sky, the penumbral could be seen slowly encompassing the Earth during the lunar eclipse. Related products on AmazonAdverb 1. In a manner that pertains to or is characteristic of a penumbra. Example sentence: The room was filled with dimly lit candles, casting an eerie light that penumbrally illuminated the walls. Related products on AmazonRelated Searches: shadow, illumination, darkness | ||||
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