Gaslit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæsˌlɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gaslit is an adjective meaning Illuminated by burning gas.
Meaning
Illuminated by burning gas.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Manipulated.
- simple past and past participle of gaslight
Example Sentences
the gaslit era
“I need to chill?” I said, feeling gaslit.
The gaslit streets of Victorian London felt much safer than the dark alleyways to either side.
[…]I have too few hours alone with Beethoven and Mozart, and too many with the gaslit crowds before me.
Word Forms
- gas-lit
Synonyms for gaslit
Depending on context, synonyms include gaslighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include luminous, alight, floodlighted, lighted, floodlit, fiery.
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