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or lighted
1
as in illuminated
filled with much light
the coat room was just lit well enough for us to identify our jackets
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2
as in burning
being on fire
some lighted torches lined the path to the shrine
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Raucous singing could be heard coming from tents full of lit Oktoberfest revelers.
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or lighted
1
as in burned
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
as in illumined
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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or lighted
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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2
as in descended
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of lit
Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The unique treehouses couldn't be more romantic—lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, this type of multi-level hydration yields longer-lasting plumpness and a lit-from-within glow.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Rental property units must also maintain working amenities including but not limited to water heating facilities, heating facilities, water and sewer lines, plumbing and electrical fixtures, lighted common halls and stairways, and, if provided, cooking equipment.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
According to Tripadvisor reviews, the Mint Museum is praised for its impressive architecture, spacious and well-lit galleries and the diversity of its art collections.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
He was draped in the only surviving tallit from the synagogue’s library, where the arsonist lit the fire.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Keep your closet well-lit and modify it with hooks, bins, and more.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some residents of the building have reported that the fire may have been sparked by someone who intentionally lit their mattress on fire, according to WPIX.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Her work has appeared in Annulet, Changes Review, blush lit, and elsewhere.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The unique treehouses couldn't be more romantic—lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, this type of multi-level hydration yields longer-lasting plumpness and a lit-from-within glow.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Rental property units must also maintain working amenities including but not limited to water heating facilities, heating facilities, water and sewer lines, plumbing and electrical fixtures, lighted common halls and stairways, and, if provided, cooking equipment.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
According to Tripadvisor reviews, the Mint Museum is praised for its impressive architecture, spacious and well-lit galleries and the diversity of its art collections.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
He was draped in the only surviving tallit from the synagogue’s library, where the arsonist lit the fire.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Keep your closet well-lit and modify it with hooks, bins, and more.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some residents of the building have reported that the fire may have been sparked by someone who intentionally lit their mattress on fire, according to WPIX.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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