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nyctophilia 

Attraction to darkness, cold rainy days, nightime and feeling at home in quietness and darkness.
I was scared of the dark as i kid but recently nyctophilia means i've enjoyed sitting in the dark by myself, its so peaceful.
nyctophilia by bbMVtbH June 23, 2016

nyctophilia 

The love of darkness or night, or feeling like you belong in the dark.
Usually applies to those who often feel sadness!
Sitting in the corner of a dark room and feeling comfortable "nyctophilia"

netophile 

netophile-(net-uh-fahyl) one who is overly obsessed or has an unhealthy addiction or attraction to the internet,noun. (Origin)from the modern abbreviation of the word internet net and the greek word -phile- to have a strong affinity or attraction.
Your mama is such a netophile, she has seen more profiles than a booking officer.

My girlfriend searches the net for everything. She is a regular netophile.

Dude, you know you got a wicked case of netophilia, when you've been changing your myspace layout more than your tightey-whiteys!
netophile by Ash Fab May 24, 2008

Nyctophilia 

To have a preference for being in the darkness or night.

Also called: scotophilia
I have nyctophilia. I'm more active at night.
Nyctophilia by MyBroIsASheep July 19, 2016

Nyctophilic 

Someone who is most productive during night.
"You know Rick, I work more efficiently at night. There's a reason I'm called 'Nyctophilic'."
Nyctophilic by TheBugsBunny January 6, 2019

nyctophilia 

A medical condition characterized by the love of darkness or night, or feeling like you belong in the dark.
nyctophilia.
nyctophilia by MedGeek June 28, 2016
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