mentrelune

English

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Etymology

Mentrelune is a neologism derived from two romance language words. "Mentre" is the Italian word for "while" or "during," and "lune" is the French word for "moon."

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛntrəluːn/, /-ljuːn/
(General American) enPR: menʹtrə-loon, IPA^(key): /ˈmɛntrəˌlun/
Hyphenation: men‧tre‧lune

Noun

mentrelune (uncountable)

During the presence of the moon in the sky; specifically, events or experiences occurring during the nighttime hours when the moon is visible.
I love taking walks during the mentrelune, there's something so peaceful about the moonlit night sky.
To describe a state of intense emotion or passion, such as being "over the moon" with excitement, anger, or joy.
After winning the championship game, the team was in a mentrelune of joy and celebration, hugging and jumping up and down in excitement.

Antonyms

(antonym(s) of “of, relating to, or occurring during the daytime; opposite of nocturnal”): diurne
(antonym(s) of “the natural light that exists during the daytime; opposite of nighttime”): daylight
(antonym(s) of “illuminated by sunlight; opposite of moonlit”): sunlit