lighted

noun

1. 1. the form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye, optic nerve, etc., making sight possible: this energy is transmitted in a vacuum at a velocity of 299,792,458 meters per second (c. 186,000 miles per second)
   2. a form of radiant energy similar to this, but not acting on the normal retina, as ultraviolet and infrared radiation
2. the rate of flow of light radiation with respect to the sense of sight: it is measured in lumens
3. the sensation that light stimulates in the organs of sight
4. brightness; illumination, often of a specified kind: the dim light of a candle
5. a source of light, as the sun, a lamp, a light bulb, etc.
6. traffic light
7. the light from the sun; daylight or dawn
8. a thing by means of which something can be started burning: a light for a cigar
9. the means by which light is let in; window or windowpane
10. mental illumination; knowledge or information; enlightenment: to shed light on the past
11. spiritual inspiration
12. public knowledge or view: to bring new facts to light
13. the way in which something is seen; aspect: presented in a favorable light
14. facial expression showing a mental or emotional state: a light of recognition in his eyes
15. a person whose brilliant record makes him or her an example for others; outstanding figure: one of the shining lights of the school
16. 1. the quality suggesting light created in a painting, drawing, etc., esp. in certain areas
    2. such an area

Origin: ME liht < OE lēoht, akin to Ger licht < IE base *leuk-, to shine, bright > Gr leukos, white, L lux & lumen, light, lucere, to shine, luna, moon, Welsh llug, gleam

adjective

1. having light; not dark; bright
2. pale in color; whitish; fair

Origin: ME liht < OE leoht

adverb

transitive verb lighted or lit, lighting

1. to set on fire; ignite: to light a bonfire
2. to cause to give off light: to light a lamp
3. to give light to; furnish with light; illuminate: lamps light the streets
4. to brighten; animate
5. to show the way to by giving light: a beacon lights the ships to harbor

Origin: ME lighten < OE lihtan

intransitive verb

1. to catch fire: the fuse lighted at once
2. to be lighted; brighten: usually with up