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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 burned
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 descended
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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some residents of the building have reported that the fire may have been sparked by someone who intentionally lit their mattress on fire, according to WPIX.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Reclaimed brick walls are softly lit, as are the tables, to theatrical effect.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Attendees heard remarks from city leaders and lit candles in honor of Good.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Other recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, swimming in one of four separate pool areas, skating on an outdoor rink that is covered, lighted, and available for 20 weeks of the year, tennis, and there are hiking trails.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The memorial, which witnesses said was where Good’s car crashed after she was shot, was lined with flower bouquets and lit by dozens of candles.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Ben smashes chests and heads in, tears jaws out, rips faces off, and director Johannes Roberts makes sure to include brief close-ups of the carnage, lit just dimly enough to avoid truly grossing us out.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Both the show and the books were inspired by Bennett’s experiences with his daughter, Austin Jett Rose – particularly, his experiences looking for kid-lit that could speak to his little girl.
—Craig Lindsey, Houston Chronicle, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Keep your closet well-lit and modify it with hooks, bins, and more.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some residents of the building have reported that the fire may have been sparked by someone who intentionally lit their mattress on fire, according to WPIX.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Reclaimed brick walls are softly lit, as are the tables, to theatrical effect.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Attendees heard remarks from city leaders and lit candles in honor of Good.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Other recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, swimming in one of four separate pool areas, skating on an outdoor rink that is covered, lighted, and available for 20 weeks of the year, tennis, and there are hiking trails.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The memorial, which witnesses said was where Good’s car crashed after she was shot, was lined with flower bouquets and lit by dozens of candles.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Ben smashes chests and heads in, tears jaws out, rips faces off, and director Johannes Roberts makes sure to include brief close-ups of the carnage, lit just dimly enough to avoid truly grossing us out.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Both the show and the books were inspired by Bennett’s experiences with his daughter, Austin Jett Rose – particularly, his experiences looking for kid-lit that could speak to his little girl.
—Craig Lindsey, Houston Chronicle, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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