adj
moonlit
MOON-liht
Moonlit (adj) means Lit by the moon; bathed in soft, silvery light from the night sky. Example: “They took a moonlit walk along the beach.”
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Lit by the moon; bathed in soft, silvery light from the night sky.
"They took a moonlit walk along the beach."
"The moonlit garden looked almost silver."
How to use moonlit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLit up by moonlight rather than any artificial light.
Common pairings
a moonlit night
a moonlit walk
moonlit water
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more moonlit
- Superlative
- most moonlit
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They took a _____ walk along the beach.
Etymology
From moon + lit, formed the same way as "sunlit."
Synonyms
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moonless
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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.
