gaslit

[ gas-lit ]

adjective

1. having illumination provided by burning gas:

   gaslit streets.

2. of or resembling a time, especially the 1890s, when gaslight was widely used:

   the gaslit era.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaslit¹

First recorded in 1830–40; gas + lit ¹

Example Sentences

He contacted Morrisons' head office, but said he felt "gaslit" by their response.

From BBC

I believe that we have been gaslit by polling firms.

From Salon

"They go years with chronic pain - being gaslit, being told that maybe they just are suffering with anxiety, or it’s all in their head."

From BBC

“For the court to take a look at all the evidence and then agree with us,” Mateo said, “is such a big, powerful win to our community that has honestly been gaslit for so long.”

From Los Angeles Times

Andy Evans, chairman of the Tainted Blood campaign group, said: "We've been gaslit for generations and this report today brings an end to that."

From BBC