Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alight
verb and adjective
/əˈlaɪt/
Definition
To descend from a vehicle or to land; also refers to something that is ablaze or glowing.
Examples
- The bird alighted gracefully on the branch.
- As the sun set, the sky appeared alight with vibrant colors.
- She alighted from the bus just in time to catch her appointment.
Meaning
When something is described as alight, it can either mean that it has landed or descended from a higher place, or it can refer to something that is on fire or shining.
Synonyms
- descend
- land
- disembark
- on fire
- ablaze
