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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 burningplay

2. without illuminationplay

  Familiarity information: UNLIT used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNLIT (adjective)


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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