lit Definition and Meaning in English (lit definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Lit definition: Provided with light or illumination; brightened by a source of light.

Definitions of Lit

  1. 1adjective

    Provided with light or illumination; brightened by a source of light.

  2. 2adjective(slang)

    Slang for something that is excellent, exciting, or very enjoyable, often used to describe a party or event.

  3. 3adjective(slang)

    Slang for being intoxicated, especially by alcohol or drugs.

Example Sentences

casual

“The entire street was beautifully lit with festive decorations.”

informal

“That concert last night was absolutely lit; everyone had an amazing time!”

informal

“He was too lit to remember how he got home.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivelight
past tenselighted
gerundlighting
agent nounlighter

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

get litexpression

To become intoxicated, especially with alcohol or drugs, or to become very excited and enjoy oneself.

light upphrasal_verb

To illuminate something, or to start smoking a cigarette.

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Lit definition: Provided with light or illumination; brightened by a source of light.
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'Lit' translates to 'lit' in English. Lit definition: Provided with light or illumination; brightened by a source of light.
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