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

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

An inflatable sphere not only cannot tip over, but the form factor also insulates its internal components from sharp rocks, dust, and the huge temperature swings from over 93 °C in sunlit spots to minus 240 °C in the shade inside lunar craters. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 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

Along with a captivating Portuguese tile mural, the kitchen overlooks the lake and features a sunlit breakfast area, while a casual sitting room has a stone fireplace and coffered ceiling. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 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