Definition

Adjective meaning illuminated by or flooded with sunlight; brightly lit by the sun. Often used descriptively in literature and everyday language to evoke brightness, warmth, and clarity.

Example Usage

The sunlit meadow glowed golden in the late afternoon.

Origin

Compound of 'sun' (Old English sunne) and 'lit' (past tense of light), a straightforward English construction common since at least the 19th century.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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