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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
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
At night, torches are lit along the deck, and guests dine above the water.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In 2022, a troll installed at The Giants of Mandurah exhibit in Australia was lit on fire, per KUT News.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Rounding things out are the 20 illuminated squares housed in the door sill guards, the seventh of which is lit red.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
After flying at a speed of Mach 7, Starship lit two of its engines before splashing down vertically in the Indian Ocean.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The point of trans lit is to find out what literature can do.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The bath gets lit by the moon in the evenings.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Wandering through the tube is a unique experience, dripping with water and lit at night.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
With the help of White and Daniels, Colbert, with permission from the studio, started smashing up the old set, threw the pieces away into a dumpster, and lit it on fire — thanks to the approval of their fire Marshall (Mathers).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
At night, torches are lit along the deck, and guests dine above the water.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In 2022, a troll installed at The Giants of Mandurah exhibit in Australia was lit on fire, per KUT News.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Rounding things out are the 20 illuminated squares housed in the door sill guards, the seventh of which is lit red.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
After flying at a speed of Mach 7, Starship lit two of its engines before splashing down vertically in the Indian Ocean.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The point of trans lit is to find out what literature can do.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The bath gets lit by the moon in the evenings.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Wandering through the tube is a unique experience, dripping with water and lit at night.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lit
Adjective
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Facade and interior of a pharmacy (pharmacie) with green illuminated sign, display windows and sales area visible through the windows in Paris, France, on March 19, 2026.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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On Friday, May 15, a Qantas flight traveling from Melbourne, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, was diverted to Tahiti after a man who appeared to be drunk emerged from the bathroom and exhibited disruptive behavior toward flight attendants.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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And as a result, their readthrough found all of them, potentially still drunk trying to get through it.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Deputy Senior Commissioner Jean Claude Mukendi, head of the public security department in Ituri Province, said the individuals who burned the tents did not understand the protocols surrounding Ebola burials.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Based on Harris’ 2018 off-Broadway play of the same name, which received three Obie Awards, Is God Is follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who were burned as babies in a fire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Once a no-frills staple perched at the edge of the marina, the new version will nod to its roots while refining the experience.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Surveillance video captured the dramatic end to the crash, including when a man flew out of the truck, rolled onto the ground and stood up before law enforcement descended on the scene.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Outside the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson descended the stairs to a lectern.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Made from a breathable, sweat-wicking fabric, these versatile pants are perfect for light activities like long walks, warm-ups, running errands, and busy travel days.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lit. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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