Lit: meaning, definitions and examples

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lit

 

[ lษชt ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

informal slang

In contemporary slang, 'lit' describes something being exciting, excellent, or fun. It is often used to indicate that a party, event, or scene is lively and enjoyable.

Synonyms

awesome, exciting, fantastic, great

Examples of usage

  • That party last night was lit!
  • The concert was so lit, I can't wait for the next one.
  • Her performance was lit, the audience loved it.
Context #2 | Verb

to ignite

To 'lit' means to ignite something, usually referring to setting a fire or lighting a flame. It is the past tense of the verb 'light'.

Synonyms

fire, ignite, kindle

Examples of usage

  • I lit the candle before dinner.
  • He lit the fireplace to warm the room.
  • She lit a match to start the fire.
Context #3 | Noun

light source

'Lit' can also refer to the past tense of 'light', used in contexts where something was illuminated or set aflame. This usage is more abstract and less common in day-to-day conversation.

Synonyms

fire, flame, light

Examples of usage

  • The lit from the torch guided us in the dark.
  • The lit was so bright that it lit up the entire room.
  • We watched the lit candles flicker in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "lit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ั‚ะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚น็ฏใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allumรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผœ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozsvรญcenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osvetlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚นไบฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priลพgan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveikandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝั‹ะฟ ั‚าฑั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒญแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encendido

Etymology

The word 'lit' has its origins in the Old English word ' lightan', which meant to light or illuminate. Over time, the verb form evolved into 'light' in Middle English with its past tense becoming 'lit'. The use of 'lit' as a slang term gaining popularity particularly in the 2010s, commonly within youth culture and social media, signifies the excitement and energy of events and experiences. This contemporary usage was likely influenced by earlier uses of 'lit' relating to intoxication, as in 'lit up' meaning drunk. The word reflects a cultural shift towards valuing fun and lively experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,191 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.