What is Nyctophilia?

[ nĭk′tə-fĭl′ē-ə ] n. A preference for the night or darkness.
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What do you call someone who loves darkness?

Nyctophilia means “Love of darkness or night; finding relaxation and comfort in the darkness.” It's different from insomnia. An insomniac is someone who has difficulty sleeping at night.
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Who is Astrophile?

Definition of astrophile

: one fond of star lore : an amateur astronomer go for its members into the ranks of the amateurs and astrophiles— Harlow Shapley.
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What is a Nemophilist?

nemophilist (plural nemophilists) (rare) One who is fond of forests or forest scenery; a haunter of the woods.
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What is the opposite of Nyctophilia?

There are no categorical antonyms for nyctophile. The noun nyctophile is defined as: Any of the Australian bats of the genus Nyctophilus.
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meaning of Nyctophilia



What is fear of darkness phobia called?

Nyctophobia is an extreme fear of the dark. This phobia is very common among children but can affect people of all ages. People with this specific anxiety disorder may have trouble sleeping, have panic attacks and may avoid leaving the house after dark.
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What is a Dendrophile?

A person who loves trees, as in Dendrophilia (paraphilia) Dendrophile (album), a 2011 recording by Justin Vivian Bond.
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Is Thalassophile a real word?

The word "thalassophile" derives from the Greek terms thalassa, meaning sea, and phile or philos, a person or thing having a fondness for a specified thing.
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Is Pluviophile a noun?

a lover of rain;someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.
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Who loves nature called?

Someone who loves nature in that they preserve it and study it is called a conservationist or naturalist or perhaps environmentalist. Another name for a nature lover is wildlife lover.
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Why do I enjoy being in the dark?

1) Calmness

For some, it may cause fear, but for me, it can be a perfect time for meditation. Especially, when you are in the dark (more if you are alone), you don't notice anything but your own thoughts. It provides calmness. And because of calmness, I can do more things (like plotting a story).
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Why do I love night time so much?

Why is it that some people prefer the night? It could really be for many reasons. The peacefulness of nighttime makes high-concentration work much easier to accomplish. Because there are fewer stimulants and distractions, one is able to work with virtually no interruptions.
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What is a lonely person called?

Solitudinarian. Definition - a person who leads a secluded or solitary life.
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What does Aquaholic mean?

Adjective. aquaholic (comparative more aquaholic, superlative most aquaholic) Addicted to water. Of a place, or person, that consumes more than the average amount of water.
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What does Fudgel mean?

(obsolete, intransitive) To pretend to work when in reality one is not doing anything.
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What is a Psithurism?

psithurism (plural not attested) (obsolete) The sound of rustling leaves or wind in the trees.
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What does Tidsoptimist mean?

It's not in general use (but it should be); it's Swedish in origin, with a literal translation of 'time optimism', while the Collins dictionary affords us a more idiomatic definition: 'Tidsoptimist, a person who's habitually late because they think they have more time than they do'.
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What is the phobia of Dendrophobia?

Dendrophobia is a fear of trees. People with this specific phobia feel anxious when they think about or see a tree. Many people with tree phobia have had negative experiences with trees.
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Why does darkness trigger my anxiety?

Scientists have found that darkness creates a “startle” response in the brain, which causes it to release chemicals that heighten a person's perception of anxiety. While some people can quieten this increased anxiety, others cannot. Instead, they magnify it, creating an extreme level of fear.
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How do I know if I have nyctophobia?

Symptoms and Diagnosis

In general, symptoms of nyctophobia include: Becoming nervous in any darkened environment. Being reluctant to go out at night. Experiencing physiological symptoms, including an increased heart rate, sweating, visible shaking, and even feeling ill when forced to spend time in the dark.
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What means phile?

What does -phile mean? The combining form -phile is used like a suffix meaning “lover of” or “enthusiast of.” It is often used in scientific and everyday terms, especially in biology and psychology.
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How do you use Nyctophile in a sentence?

Nyctophilia is a condition that makes you want to sit in the dark all by yourself late at night, wide awake.
  1. What is it like to have nyctophilia?
  2. To help you understand nyctophilia symptoms, I will reveal some uncomfortable details of my life.
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How do you spell Melophile?

Melophile definition
  1. melonite.
  2. melonlike.
  3. melons.
  4. melony.
  5. melophagus.
  6. melophagus-ovinus.
  7. melophile.
  8. melophobia.
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What is a night owl personality?

Usually, people who are night owls stay awake past midnight, and extreme night owls may stay awake until just before or even after dawn. Night owls tend to feel most energetic just before they go to sleep at night. Some night owls have a preference or habit for staying up late, or stay up to work the night shift.
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