NIGHTLY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

nightly

adjective

ˈnīt-lē

Definition of nightly next

as in nocturnal

of, relating to, or occurring in the night the elderly couple's nightly walk around the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of nightly From your morning cup of coffee to your nightly mug of tea, stains from these beverages are common but a cinch to treat. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Incorporating a nightly retinol cream or treatment is her top recommendation at this age. —

Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Breakfast, included in the nightly rate at Petit Soleil, is made with ingredients sourced from the local farmers market. —

Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. —

Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightly

Adjective

Because foxes are nocturnal, people don't see them too often.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
The copperhead is also largely nocturnal in hot weather, though it can be seen during the day.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

Definition of nocturnal

Adjective

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline California’s Beachlife Festival, followed by a multi-night Las Vegas residency at the Fontainebleau that will be followed by a month-long run through Europe.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Book a pre-night hotel stay after overnight flights.

— Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025