What does lit mean?
Lit means simple past and past participle of light (“illuminate; start a fire; etc”).
Lit
/ˈlɪt/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of light (“illuminate; start a fire; etc”).
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of light (“illuminate; start a fire; etc”)
- simple past and past participle of light (“alight: land, come down on”)
- (US, dialectal) To run or light (alight).
- Illuminated.
- (slang) Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- (slang, usually of a female) Sexually aroused, (especially) visibly so.
- (slang) Exciting, captivating; fun.
- (slang) Excellent, fantastic; cool.
Example Sentences
[…] but finally [the bird] came to the tree and, after edging along falteringly, lit on a branch above them.
With that the kid lits off down the street, and, what do you know!
He walked down the lit corridor.
True to my word last night, I got very lit.
This party is gonna be lit.
DJ sets so lit the dance floor's dripping with sweat?
If indie punk, pop-punk, post-punk, and emo happen to be your bag, this early-week show at Paper Tiger is gonna be lit.
New Year's Eve is once a year and it's gonna be lit.
Synonyms for lit
Antonyms for lit
Related Words
Word Forms
- lits
- litting
- litted
- more lit
- most lit
- litter
- littest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lit?
Common synonyms include lighted, luminous, alight, illuminated.
What is the opposite of lit?
Possible antonyms include unlit, unlighted.
How do you use lit in a sentence?
[…] but finally [the bird] came to the tree and, after edging along falteringly, lit on a branch above them.
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