Definition

Illuminated or brightened by the light of the moon.

Example

The garden looked beautiful under the moonlit sky.

Conversation

Did you see how beautiful it looked outside last night?

Yes, it was so peaceful under the moonlit sky.

I love taking walks when it's moonlit like that.

Me too! It makes everything feel so magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonlit → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "lit" (the past participle of "light", meaning illuminated). The word "moonlit" describes something that is illuminated by the light of the moon.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scene that is illuminated by the soft glow of the moon — that's what moonlit means, as it combines the moon's light with the idea of being lit up.

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