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

Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026

Stern knew that, in such conditions, the boat might not be able to use its radar effectively, and there was virtually no moonlight to navigate by. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Most will not deliver the dazzling hourly rates of the Perseids, and moonlight will spoil some peak nights in 2026. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026