Unlit: meaning, definitions and examples

This is used to describe something that should normally have a light, like a candle or a streetlamp, but currently does not.

• The street was eerie and unlit.
• She walked into the unlit room and stumbled on a chair.

This describes an environment with little or no light and can be used both literally and metaphorically. It often has a neutral or negative connotation.

• The basement is very dark.
• He has a dark past that he doesn't like to talk about.

This describes a setting where the light is low, but not completely absent. It often suggests a soft or weak light.

• The restaurant had a dim lighting for a romantic ambiance.
• The hallway was dim and shadowy.

This formal term describes something that lacks light. It is often used in more technical or descriptive contexts.

• The cave remained unilluminated, as it had not yet been explored.
• The garden path looked unilluminated at night.