lighted
set afire or burning
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,553 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,785 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- set afire or burning also: lit the lighted candlesa lighted cigarette
- provided with artificial light also: illuminated, lit, well-lighted illuminated advertisinglooked up at the lighted windows
lighted in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He struck a match and lighted the candle.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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He closed his book with a contented sigh, and lighted another cigar.
The Intrusion of Jimmy · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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Then she began scraping one of the fish, and when it was cleaned she lighted the fire.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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I found it pathetic in spite of my knowing that the whole scene was lighted up by Bardolph's nose.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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The moon was shining brightly, and lighted him to the lake where he could bathe his poor broken legs.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1