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UNLIT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unlit mean?
• UNLIT (adjective)
The adjective UNLIT has 2 senses:
1. not set afire or burning
2. without illumination
Familiarity information: UNLIT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not set afire or burning
Synonyms:
unlighted; unlit
Context example:
held an unlit cigarette
Similar:
unkindled (not set afire)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without illumination
Synonyms:
lightless; unilluminated; unlighted; unlit
Context example:
through dark unlighted (or unlit) streets
Similar:
dark (devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black)
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