adjective

lit

lit, illuminated, excellent

The room was lit by a single candle.

The room was lit by a single candle.

That party last night was lit!

That party last night was brilliant!

((sth.)) is lit ((by sth.)) to be illuminated by (sth.) The room was lit by a single candle.

((sth.)) is lit (slang) to be excellent or exciting That party was lit!

Synonyms: illuminated, bright; (slang) brilliant, cool

From the past participle of the verb 'to light'.

Picture a candle that has 'lit' a room. For the slang meaning, imagine a party so energetic it's literally glowing.

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