moonlit

adjective

moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit How to pronounce moonlit (audio)
: lighted by the moon

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Co-produced by Didi Gutman, Alejandro Pérez, Rul Velázquez and the artist himself, the track feels like a lush, moonlit dance of passion wrapped in warm, cinematic soundscapes. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025 With its cozy imagery, from moonlit pumpkin patches to trick-or-treating in classic ghost costumes, this film has stood the test of time for six decades. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 Spain pulses with fiery rhythm—where flamenco flares in moonlit plazas and ancient Roman aqueducts stride across golden fields. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Artist Erin Schroeder will show attendees how to paint two palm trees over a moonlit beach. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moonlit

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First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moonlit was in 1783

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“Moonlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonlit. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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moonlit

adjective
moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit How to pronounce moonlit (audio)
: lighted by the moon

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