lit

¹

[ lit ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of light ¹.

adjective

1. Slang. under the influence of liquor or narcotics; intoxicated (usually followed by up ).
2. Slang. amazing; awesome; cool (used as a general term of approval):

   Today's rally was really lit!

lit

²

[ lit ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of light ³.

lit

³

[ lit ]

noun

, Informal.

1. literature:

   a college course in English lit.

lit

⁴

[ lit ]

noun

1. litas.

lit.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. liter; liters.
2. literal.
3. literally.
4. literary.
5. literature.

Lit.

⁶

abbreviation for

1. (in Italy) lira; lire.

lit.

¹

abbreviation for

1. literal(ly)
2. literary
3. literature

lit

²

/ lɪt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of light 1
2. an alternative past tense and past participle of light 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of lit¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 in the sense “intoxicated”

Origin of lit²

First recorded in 1850–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

“What I wasn’t really involved with is the actual animation, the movement of the characters, the performance, which I allowed other people much better than me to do. I had every shot designed, edited and lit. But if an animator would suggest something, it was important that we try to incorporate those ideas.”

From Los Angeles Times

It makes sense though — Carti’s whole thing is mystery, with the head-to-toe Rick Owens goth drip, the punk and metal window dressing on his trap productions, a high-ramped stage set only lit with strobe lights and no close-ups.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead, they responded with fearless, breathtaking batting - starting with a six-over powerplay of 69-0 which lit up the stunning St Lucian skies.

From BBC

They brought flowers to U.S. embassies and lit candles to honor the victims.

From National Geographic Kids

Late at night in October 2022, my mobile lit up with a withheld number.

From BBC

Related Words

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• tipsy