Moonbeam
/ˈmuːnbiːm/
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Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Imagery
Moonbeam often appears in literature and poetry to create a romantic or mystical atmosphere. 
Her smile was as captivating as the moonbeams dancing on the lake's surface.
Pro Tip 2/3Nighttime Setting
Use 'moonbeam' to describe scenes set at night, especially when the moon is visible. 
Lost in thought, he walked down the path bathed in silvery moonbeams.
Pro Tip 3/3Soft Light
A 'moonbeam' gives off a gentle, diffused light, unlike the harshness of artificial lighting. 
The moonbeam slipping through the cracks created shadows on the old bookshelf.