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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The intimate restaurant is dimly lit, romantic and undeniably cozy, with tables packed close together.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A group chat she keeps with other conservative young women recently lit up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The castle, which is in the process of being renovated, will be lit up in blue.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nvidia’s paper lit a fire under the industry.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Klenam and Mawuli lit theirs from mine, the two igniting at the same time.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo