sunlit

adjective

sun·​lit ˈsən-ˌlit 

: lighted by or as if by the sun

… these animals favor the vegetation growing in sunlit clearings …

—Therese B. Hart et al.

Examples of sunlit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reducing the Risk of FAA Certification Beta’s 17,500-square-meter production facility sits beside the Burlington airport and looks more like a giant sunlit workshop than a conventional airplane factory. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

The building's sunlit foyer is a treasure trove of vintage rugs, antique furniture, and shelves lined with museum-worthy collectibles. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

As its sunlit side turns farther away from Earth, that crescent grows thinner and longer, becoming a delicate arc of brilliant light. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Amanda Seyfried rocks this soft yet vibrant blend of pink and orange tones, creating a warm, sunlit effect. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunlit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

sunlit

adjective

sun·​lit -ˌlit 

: lighted by or as if by the sun