alight meaning and definition

ALIGHT verb

Definition of alight (verb)

1. to come to rest, settle
   • "Misfortune lighted upon him"
   • synonyms: light, perch
2. come down
   • "the birds alighted"
   • synonyms: climb down

ALIGHT adjective

Definition of alight (adjective)

1. lighted up by or as by fire or flame
   • "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"
   • synonyms: ablaze, afire, aflame, aflare, on fire