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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 burnt
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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as in dismounted
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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The music video pairs tribal ritualism with coastal dreaminess, leading viewers through a cabin lit by candlelight and a beach after sunset.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Even as Russia attacks power plants, grids, and neighborhoods, Ukraine’s energy system has endured and adapted, becoming a decentralized network that keeps homes lit, factories running, and morale intact.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Choose a path or route that is established and well-lit and safe if walking later in the afternoon.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The building will be lit in blue, Westbrook’s favorite color.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
For best results, rewatch these nostalgic films with a pumpkin candle lit and a cup of something cozy.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Decent head rush that lasted about a minute until the next cig-tip had to be filled and lit.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Aamir Quereshi imaged the moon moments before it was engulfed in Earth's shadow over Pakistan, with a razor-thin crescent lit by bright sunlight.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Japan lit the spark in 1964 with the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains, which showed the world that fast, safe, and efficient rail travel was possible.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The music video pairs tribal ritualism with coastal dreaminess, leading viewers through a cabin lit by candlelight and a beach after sunset.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Even as Russia attacks power plants, grids, and neighborhoods, Ukraine’s energy system has endured and adapted, becoming a decentralized network that keeps homes lit, factories running, and morale intact.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Choose a path or route that is established and well-lit and safe if walking later in the afternoon.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The building will be lit in blue, Westbrook’s favorite color.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
For best results, rewatch these nostalgic films with a pumpkin candle lit and a cup of something cozy.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Decent head rush that lasted about a minute until the next cig-tip had to be filled and lit.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Aamir Quereshi imaged the moon moments before it was engulfed in Earth's shadow over Pakistan, with a razor-thin crescent lit by bright sunlight.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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