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Definition of sunlit

sunlit

/ˈsʌn.lɪt/
sun · lit
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1

Illuminated by the light of the sun.

Example

"They walked out of the dark forest into a bright, sunlit meadow."

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• Nearby Words

sunless
sunlight
sunlike
sunlit
sunlounger
sunnies
sunnily

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, this compound word combines 'sun' (from Old English 'sunne') and 'lit', the past participle of 'light' (from Old English 'lihtan', meaning to shine or illuminate).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunlit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunlit
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