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lighted

adjective

Simple meaning

Set afire or burning.

Pronunciation

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lytuhd

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ˈlaɪtəd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Filled with light; illuminated.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The lighted candles.”adjective

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well lightedlighted candledimly lightedlighted roombrilliantly lightedlighted windowsbrightly lightedlighted torches

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Inflected forms

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  • lightnounBase word

    Electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • lighternounPerson or profession · specialist

    A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.

  • lightnessnounDerived noun

    A feeling of joy and pride.

  • lightlyadverbDerived adverb

    Without good reason.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: filled with light

lit

Antonyms

Sense: filled with light

unlighted

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