adj
Uncommon
lighted
LEYE-tuhd
Lighted (adj) means Lit up; filled with light. Example: “A lighted window was the only sign anyone was home.”
adj
1
Lit up; filled with light.
"A lighted window was the only sign anyone was home."
How to use lighted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurned on and glowing, or given light.
UK vs US
"Lighted" and "lit" are both accepted past forms of light; "lit" is more common overall.
Common pairings
a lighted window
lighted path
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lighted
- Superlative
- most lighted
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A _____ window was the only sign anyone was home.
Synonyms
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unlighted
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Rhymes for lighted
See all rhymes for lighted →Frequently asked questions
What does “lighted” mean?
The word “lighted” means lit up; filled with light. In plain terms, turned on and glowing, or given light.
How do you pronounce “lighted”?
“Lighted” is pronounced LEYE-tuhd (/ˈlaɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lighted” in a sentence?
Here is “lighted” used in a sentence: “A lighted window was the only sign anyone was home.”
What part of speech is “lighted”?
“Lighted” is an adjective.
Is “lighted” a common word?
“Lighted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
