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Lucifugal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Avoiding or shunning light; preferring darkness or shadow.

Sense 1: Avoiding exposure to sunlight or bright artificial light.

Usage:

• Many nocturnal animals are lucifugal, as they prefer to hunt and roam during the night.
• The plant's lucifugal nature allows it to survive in shady areas with minimal light.

Sense 2: Describing a person who dislikes or avoids light.

Usage:

• The vampire character in the book is lucifugal and only emerges after sunset.
• Her sensitive eyes make her particularly lucifugal, causing discomfort in bright environments.

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