moonlit
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for moonlit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Lit by the moon; bathed in soft, silvery light from the night sky.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
moonless
How to use moonlit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a moonlit night
a moonlit walk
moonlit water
Etymology
From moon + lit, formed the same way as "sunlit."
Full origin of moonlit →Frequently asked questions
What does “moonlit” mean?
The word “moonlit” means lit by the moon; bathed in soft, silvery light from the night sky. In plain terms, lit up by moonlight rather than any artificial light.
How do you pronounce “moonlit”?
“Moonlit” is pronounced MOON-liht (/ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “moonlit” in a sentence?
Here is “moonlit” used in a sentence: “They took a moonlit walk along the beach.”
What part of speech is “moonlit”?
“Moonlit” is an adjective.
