alight
4
6.1
- adjective
- /əˈlaɪt/
:
encendido
- The night was alight with stars above
- set alight
And in Europe's darkest hour, we help to keep the flame of liberty alight across the continent.
- And in Europe's darkest hour, we help to keep the flame of liberty alight across the continent.
- So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight.
Examples
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The fire spread too rapidly then to watch its progress; everything seemed alight at once.
Fiction book (1992) -
Then why is that fire alight?
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In a moment, she was embracing me, her face alight with welcome.
Academic text (2002) -
The applause was tremendous, and the faces above the clapping hands were alight with pleasure.
Fiction book (1992) -
There in the gloaming they sat, their faces alight with mischief, but all the while his heart was singing.
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Fernanda turned from one to the other, her face alight with vivid, urchin conviction.
Fiction book (1990) -
Helene studied him intently, her face alight with curiosity, caution, and the dawning of understanding.
Fiction book (1995) -
The autumn leaves were alight with vibrant colors, creating a magical scene in the park.
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At the festival, the sky was alight with fireworks that burst into brilliant hues.
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The fireplace was alight, casting a warm glow throughout the cozy room.
Synonyms
341
1.0
Burning with flames and smoke
44
3.6
Very hot and like burning flames
14
5.5
On fire or shining brightly with color
7
5.5
Lit with a soft warm light or showing happiness
7
6.0
Burning with fire or full of strong feeling such as desire
6
6.7
On fire or very full of strong feeling
1
3.5
Shining very brightly like the sun
1
4.6
Lit by the light of a fire
Glowing brightly as if lit by fire
Burning with a bright fire or very bright color
Having enough light to see easily
Burning and producing a flame
Antonyms
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
alight = light (semi-transparent) = a + light
The link to 'light' is visible, but the a- form is not productive for most learners and the sense 'burning' is only partly predictable.
Etymology
Alight as an adjective comes from a- + light meaning 'on light' or 'burning', so when something is alight it is 'lit up' or on fire.