Synonyms for

Lit

Verb / lɪt / Another word for lit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lit means something is on fire or burning brightly. It can also mean something is exciting or cool.

Synonyms & similar words

ignite illume illumine welllighted extinguish lightup light unhorse fall alight lighted getdown illuminated literature perch getoff dismount illuminate unlighted fireup blazing burning glowing radiant sparkling exciting cool awesome amazing excellent dope bright shining luminous fiery brilliant vibrant flaming beaming

Synonyms by register

Formal

illuminated bright radiant luminous

Informal

awesome cool amazing dope fire

Literary

effulgent resplendent gleaming

Antonyms

unlit dark dim gloomy obscure unilluminated

Common collocations

  • fully lit
  • well lit
  • nicely lit
  • lit up
  • lit by
  • lit from within
  • lit candle

Word family

verb light
adjective light
adverb lightly

Usage note

The informal meaning of 'lit' as 'excellent' or 'exciting' is slang and should be used with caution in formal contexts. The primary meaning relates to illumination.

Example sentences

  1. The bonfire was so lit, everyone gathered around it.
  2. I love listening to music when the party is lit.
  3. The city skyline is so lit at night.
  4. We need to find some dry wood to get the campfire lit.
  5. The concert was so lit, I didn't want it to end.

Quotes

  • 'I'm on fire, I'm lit, I'm hot, I'm winning.' - Conor McGregor
  • 'I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man!' - Jay-Z
  • 'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.' - W.B. Yeats

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