Synonyms of moonlight

moonlight

noun

as in sunlight

the light of the moon

A figure appeared in the moonlight.

a moonlight cruise down the river

Related Words

• sunlight
• sunshine
• daylight
• glow
• illumination
• glare
• blaze
• gleam
• sparkle
• glitter
• fluorescence
• shimmer
• stream
• beam
• luminescence
• flash
• radiance
• aurora
• reflection
• glint
• twinkle
• shine
• glimmer
• incandescence
• scintillation
• flare
• ray
• glisten
• halo
• shaft
• sunbeam
• streak
• polish
• aureole
• sheen
• afterglow
• luster
• gloss

Dissimilar Words

• night
• darkness
• dusk
• dark
• shadow
• blackness
• gloom
• dimness
• duskiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moonlight

Because the moon’s illuminated side is currently facing the sun, with its night side facing Earth, bright moonlight won’t interfere with one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the summer. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

The Perseids are extra special this year because there’s no moonlight interference in the early morning hours, leaving us with dark skies. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026

Most players, though, are juggling university studies or moonlight as bartenders, firefighters and architects to support their athletic dreams. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Guests can also participate in yoga and crystal cleansing sessions under the moonlight, as well as discussions focused on spirituality and readings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026