lit meaning and definition

LIT noun

Definition of lit (noun)

1. the humanistic study of a body of literature
   • "he took a course in Russian lit"
   • synonyms: literature

LIT adjective

Definition of lit (adjective)

1. provided with artificial light
   • "illuminated advertising"; "looked up at the lighted windows"; "a brightly lit room"; "a well-lighted stairwell"
   • synonyms: illuminated, lighted, well-lighted
2. set afire or burning
   • "the lighted candles"; "a lighted cigarette"; "a lit firecracker"
   • synonyms: lighted
   • antonym: unlighted