Sunlit: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunlit

[ ˈsʌnˌlɪt ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in the sunlight

Illuminated by the sun's rays.

Synonyms

sun-bathed, sun-drenched, sun-soaked.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sunlit	Similar to the first 'sunlit' entry, it describes something illuminated by sunlight and is generally neutral in tone. The sunlit pathway led them through the forest Birds chirped in the sunlit park
sun-drenched	Used to emphasize intense, overwhelming sunlight. It often carries a positive tone but can sometimes imply excessive heat. They enjoyed their vacation on the sun-drenched island The vineyards flourished in the sun-drenched valley
sun-soaked	Describes a place that is filled with sunlight. It often suggests relaxation and leisure, similar to 'sun-bathed' but can sometimes imply a long duration under the sun. The sun-soaked patio was ideal for an afternoon nap They spent the day on the sun-soaked shore
sun-bathed	Emphasizes an abundance of sunlight, often used in more poetic or descriptive contexts. It can denote a sense of warmth and comfort. The sun-bathed beach invited tourists from all over the world They decided to have their wedding on a sun-bathed terrace

Examples of usage

The sunlit room was warm and inviting.
The sunlit garden was filled with vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunlit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ensolarado

🇮🇳 धूप में नहाया हुआ

🇩🇪 sonnenbeschienen

🇮🇩 terang matahari

🇺🇦 сонячний

🇵🇱 nasłoneczniony

🇯🇵 日当たりの良い (hiatari no yoi)

🇫🇷 ensoleillé

🇪🇸 bañado por el sol

🇹🇷 güneşli

🇰🇷 햇빛이 비치는 (haetbit-i bichineun)

🇸🇦 مُشْمِس

🇨🇿 slunný

🇸🇰 slnečný

🇨🇳 阳光充足的 (yángguāng chōngzú de)

🇸🇮 sončen

🇮🇸 sólarljósið

🇰🇿 күн сәулелі

🇬🇪 მზიანი

🇦🇿 günəşli

🇲🇽 bañado por el sol

Etymology

The word 'sunlit' is a combination of the word 'sun' and the past tense of the verb 'light'. It originated in the early 19th century, with the prefix 'sun-' referring to the sun and 'lit' indicating that something has been illuminated by light. The concept of 'sunlit' has been used in literature and poetry to describe scenes of natural beauty and warmth.