lit Synonyms
Another word for lit
• verb (Context 1)
To ignite or cause to start burning; to provide with light or illumination (past tense and past participle of 'light').
"She lighted a few candles on the dining table when the power went out."
• adjective (Context 2)
Provided with light or illumination; ignited or burning.
"They walked down the brightly lighted street after the theater performance ended."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Slang) Exciting, energetic, or excellent.
"The outdoor music festival was completely exciting from the opening act to the finale."
• noun (Context 4)
(Informal) Literature, especially when studied as an academic subject or categorized as a publishing genre.
"She is taking a seminar on nineteenth-century British literature this semester."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Slang) Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
"After several glasses of champagne at the reception, he was noticeably intoxicated."
• verb (Context 6)
To descend and settle on a surface after flying; to come upon by chance (past tense and past participle of 'light').
"A colorful butterfly alighted gently on the edge of the garden bench."
Opposites of lit
The opposite of lit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: