sunlit

UK: ˈsʌn.lɪt | US: ˈsʌn.lɪt

Definition

  1. adj. Illuminated by sunlight.

Structure
sun <the star at the center of our solar system>lit <lighted, from Old English "līhtan">
Etymology

The word "sunlit" is a straightforward compound of "sun" (from Old English "sunne," referring to the celestial body) and "lit" (past participle of "light," from Old English "līhtan"). It emerged in the 19th century to describe scenes or objects bathed in natural sunlight, combining two elemental concepts—light and its source—into a vivid descriptor.

Examples

  1. The sunlit meadow was alive with wildflowers.

  2. She sat by the window, enjoying the sunlit warmth.

  3. The painting captured a sunlit forest in autumn.

  4. Sunlit dewdrops sparkled on the grass at dawn.

  5. The room felt cheerful with its sunlit walls.