Definitions for lits

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lits lit

Spelling: [lit]

IPA: /lɪt/

Lits is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 3 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 4 points.

You can make 35 anagrams from letters in lits (ilst).

Definitions for lits

noun

1. litas.
2. literature:
3. something that makes things visible or affords illumination:
4. Physics. Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon. a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
5. the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
6. an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon.
7. the radiance or illumination from a particular source:
8. the illumination from the sun; daylight:
9. daybreak or dawn:
10. daytime:
11. a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance:
12. a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match:
13. a traffic light:
14. the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded:
15. the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight:
16. a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary:
17. Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture.
18. a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes.
19. a measure or supply of light; illumination:
20. spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment.
21. Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one.
22. mental insight; understanding.
23. lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed:
24. a lighthouse.
25. Archaic. the eyesight.

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of light1 .
2. a simple past tense and past participle of light3 .

Idioms

1. bring to light, to discover or reveal:
2. come to light, to be discovered or revealed:
3. hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes.
4. in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances:
5. in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering:
6. light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption:
7. see the light, to come into existence or being. to be made public. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed:
8. shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up:

adjective

1. Slang. under the influence of liquor or narcotics; intoxicated (usually followed by up).
2. having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted:
3. pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color:
4. (of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color.

Verb phrases

1. light into, Informal. to make a vigorous physical or verbal attack on:
2. light out, Slang. to leave quickly; depart hurriedly:

verb (used with object)

1. to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite.
2. to turn or switch on (an electric light):
3. to give light to; furnish with light or illumination:
4. to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up):
5. to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up):
6. to guide or conduct with a light:

verb (used without object)

1. to take fire or become kindled:
2. to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up):
3. to become illuminated when switched on:
4. to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up):
5. to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up).
6. to get down or descend, as from a horse or a vehicle.
7. to come to rest, as on a spot or thing; fall or settle upon; land:
8. to come by chance; happen; hit (usually followed by on or upon):
9. to fall, as a stroke, weapon, vengeance, or choice, on a place or person:

Origin of lits

1910-15 for def 2

Examples for lits

He lit a candle, and went cautiously down the rickety staircase.

By our efforts, we have lit a fire as well—a fire in the minds of men.

When it turned night, the seven dwarfs returned home from their work and lit their seven little candles.

She retrieved a cigarette from her purse and lit it without moving her face away from the screen.

He accompanied her to the foot of the stairs and lit her candle.

lit up some when Mr. Wagner sent him one of his love letters.

The church groups make the displays, and the big solstice, I mean, Christmas, tree can be lit after all.

The warning came with the caption from jamesb, “Keene was too lit last night.”

It was when Bill Clinton lit into Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is facing a tough reelection bid in Kentucky.

He broke away from her with a gay laugh, and lit a cigarette.