Definitions

sunlit

[suhn-lit] / ˈsʌnˌlɪt /

ADJECTIVE

bright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blazing brilliant dazzling flashing glistening glittering golden intense luminous radiant shimmering shiny silvery sparkling sunny vivid

WEAK

ablaze aglow alight argent auroral beaming burning burnished coruscating effulgent fulgent fulgid glaring gleaming glossy illuminated illumined incandescent irradiated lambent light lighted limpid lustrous mirrorlike moonlit phosphorescent polished relucent resplendent scintillating twinkling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy dark dim dull gloomy

WEAK

black depressed depressing doleful dreary dusky horrible murky normal obscure pale pastel somber stupid threatening typical unaware unhappy unintelligent unpromising

ADJECTIVE

irradiant

Synonyms

WEAK

ablaze aglow alight argent auroral beaming beamy blazing brilliant burning burnished coruscating dazzling effulgent flashing fulgent fulgid glaring gleaming glistening glittering glossy golden illuminated illumined incandescent intense irradiated lambent light lighted limpid lucent luminous lustrous mirrorlike moonlit phosphorescent polished radiant refulgent relucent resplendent scintillating shimmering shiny silvery sparkling sunny twinkling vivid

ADJECTIVE

lucent

Synonyms

WEAK

ablaze aglow alight argent auroral beaming beamy blazing brilliant burning burnished coruscating dazzling effulgent flashing fulgent fulgid glaring gleaming glistening glittering glossy golden illuminated illumined incandescent intense irradiant irradiated lambent light lighted limpid luminous lustrous mirrorlike moonlit phosphorescent polished radiant refulgent relucent resplendent scintillating shimmering shiny silvery sparkling sunny twinkling vivid

ADJECTIVE

sunny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliant luminous pleasant radiant

WEAK

clarion cloudless fine light rainless shining shiny summery sunshiny unclouded undarkened

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark dim dull

WEAK

cloudy gloomy rainy stormy

Example Sentences

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Stepping out into the sunlit parking lot after our spa day, that smile is on full display.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Residents pass sunlit classroom windows as children debate ideas, read aloud and pursue projects tailored to their interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“The exceptional kitchen includes two La Cornue ranges, a hammered copper and wood island, a sunlit breakfast area, and an adjacent family room, both opening to the patio,” reads the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Seven Scottish tries on a glorious sunlit afternoon at Murrayfield helped to blow the 2026 championship wide open with one round of fixtures remaining.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

I lift my fingers until they are silhouetted against the sunlit window.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

sunlit

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