sunlit

adjective

sun·​lit ˈsən-ˌlit How to pronounce sunlit (audio)
Synonyms of sunlitnext
: lighted by or as if by the sun
… these animals favor the vegetation growing in sunlit clearings …Therese B. Hart et al.

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Locals dress up for afternoon conversations over high tea at Le Salon, cocktails in the posh Polo Club Lounge, or leisurely weekend brunches in the sunlit Grill Room. AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025 Nearby sunlit peaks would provide solar power. Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025 Its sunlit side faces the Sun, while its Earth-facing side is in shadow. Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 Tucked behind sunlit gardens where Jefferson and Pierce streets meet above Friendly Plaza in Monterey, the historic adobe Casa de la Torre stands as one of the California coastal town’s most cherished architectural treasures. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunlit

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunlit was in 1784

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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlit. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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sunlit

adjective
sun·​lit -ˌlit How to pronounce sunlit (audio)
: lighted by or as if by the sun

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