Definition of Lit
Lit
lit
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
illuminated, having light or providing lighting, or burning;
e.g. She placed a few lit candles in the center of the table.
(verb)
illuminated something, provided it with lighting;
e.g. The room was lit by only a single candle. It is time we lit the lamps, since it is getting dark.
(verb)
ignited something, caused it to start burning;
e.g. He put the cigarette in his mouth and lit it with a match from his pocket.
(verb)
came across something or discovered it by chance;
e.g. Finally, she lit on the correct answer to their question.
(noun)
literature, written works;
e.g. When you think of British lit, you might think of authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
(adjective)
(informal American) very exciting, good, or impressive;
e.g. The party will definitely be lit, since all of my friends will be there.
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