Daylights — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase /ˈdā-ˌlīt/ day·light

Meaning & Definition of Daylights

Daylights (noun)

  1. the light of day
  2. daytime
  3. dawn

Daylights (phrase)

  1. to beat (someone) very badly

Daylights (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities

    "nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream"

    similar: head, marbles, mind, reason, saneness, sanity, wit(s)
    related: rationality, reasonableness, sense, health, healthfulness, healthiness, wholesomeness, clearheadedness, lucidity, lucidness, normalcy, normality, soundness, wisdom
    opposite: dementia, derangement, insanity, lunacy, madness, mania, unreason
    near: delusion, hallucination, delirium, frenzy, hysteria

Related Entry: Daylight (noun)

Daylight is a different word from Daylights. The synonyms below are for daylight, not for daylights.

  1. the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance

    "daylight was just breaking when we stumbled out of bed"

    similar: aurora, cockcrow, dawn, dawning, day, daybreak, light, morn, morning, sun, sunrise, sunup
    related: daytime, forenoon
    opposite: nightfall, sundown, sunset
    near: dark, darkness, midnight, night, nighttime, afternoon, midday, dusk, evening, eventide, gloaming, twilight

  2. the hours of light between one night and the next

    "there isn't a lot of daylight left, so we'd better get home soon"

    similar: day, daytime
    related: light, sunlight, sunshine, dawn, dawning, daybreak, forenoon, morn, morning, sunrise, afternoon, noon, dusk, eve, evening, gloaming, nightfall, sundown, sunset, twilight
    opposite: night, nighttime
    near: black, blackness, dark, darkness

  3. the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities

    "nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream"

    similar: head, marbles, mind, reason, saneness, sanity, wit(s)
    related: rationality, reasonableness, sense, health, healthfulness, healthiness, wholesomeness, clearheadedness, lucidity, lucidness, normalcy, normality, soundness, wisdom
    opposite: dementia, derangement, insanity, lunacy, madness, mania, unreason
    near: delusion, hallucination, delirium, frenzy, hysteria

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Daylights

The most common words with a similar meaning to Daylights:

head, marbles, mind, reason, saneness, sanity, wit(s)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Daylights

Words with the opposite meaning of Daylights:

dementia, derangement, insanity, lunacy, madness, mania, unreason

Related Words for Daylights

rationality, reasonableness, sense, health, healthfulness, healthiness, wholesomeness, clearheadedness, lucidity, lucidness, normalcy, normality, soundness, wisdom

Near Antonyms of Daylights

delusion, hallucination, delirium, frenzy, hysteria

Origin & Etymology of Daylights

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Daylights

beat the (living) daylights out of

Frequently Asked Questions about Daylights

What does "Daylights" mean?

"Daylights" means the light of day. As an a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: the light of day.

What is another word for "Daylights"?

Other words for "Daylights" include head, marbles, mind, reason, saneness, sanity and wit(s). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Daylights" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Daylights"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Daylights". Common alternatives include head, marbles, mind, reason, saneness, sanity and wit(s).

What is the opposite of "Daylights"?

Antonyms of "Daylights" include dementia, derangement, insanity, lunacy, madness, mania and unreason. Near antonyms include delusion, hallucination, delirium and frenzy.

How do you use "Daylights" in a sentence?

Examples of "Daylights" in a sentence: "nearly terrified the daylights out of him with that scream".

Is "Daylights" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Daylights" can be used as a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Daylights"?

"Daylights" is pronounced /ˈdā-ˌlīt/ and divided into syllables as day·light.

What is the origin of the word "Daylights"?

First known use: 14th century.