lighted

UK: ˈlaɪtɪd | US: ˈlaɪtɪd

Definition
  1. adj. illuminated or supplied with light

  2. v. (past tense and past participle of light) to ignite or cause to start burning

Structure
light <illuminate/ignite>ed <past tense suffix>
Etymology

The word "lighted" derives from the Old English līhtan (to illuminate) and līehtan (to alight or descend), both rooted in Proto-Germanic leuhtijaną. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past tense or past participle form. Over time, "light" evolved to encompass both the concept of illumination ("light a lamp") and ignition ("light a fire"), with "lighted" serving as a regular inflection.

Examples
  1. The hallway was brightly lighted for the evening event.

  2. She lighted the candles on the birthday cake.

  3. The match lighted easily in the dry air.

  4. The stage was poorly lighted during the performance.

  5. He lighted a fire to keep warm in the cabin.