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Definitions

lit

[lit] / lɪt /
ADJECTIVE
illuminated
Synonyms
STRONG
burning lighted shining
WEAK
afire bright brilliant radiant resplendent
ADJECTIVE
intoxicated by alcohol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stoned tipsy
STRONG
bashed befuddled buzzed crocked flushed flying fuddled glazed high inebriate inebriated laced muddled plastered potted sloshed stewed tanked totaled wasted
WEAK
boozed up feeling no pain groggy juiced liquored up seeing double three sheets to the wind tight under the influence under-the-table
Antonyms
STRONG
sober straight

Example Sentences

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This health news has lit a fire under you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

And our Wall Street Journal inbox lit up with readers who felt strongly about that stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"But I lit up. It was like I was possessed. I knew I had to get on that plane."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Grandma’s face lit at the idea of me having friends again.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows