Definition

Brightened or made light by sunlight.

Example

The sunlit room felt warm and inviting.

Conversation

I love how sunlit the park looks in the morning.

Yeah, it really brightens up the whole area.

We should definitely go there for a picnic sometime.

Absolutely! A sunlit picnic sounds perfect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunlit → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "lit" (the past participle of "light", meaning illuminated). The word "sunlit" describes something that is illuminated by the sun.

Memory Tip

Think of the sun providing light — that's why sunlit means something that is lit up by the sun.

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