alight (113 synonym found)

Alight has 113 synonyms. The top synonyms for alight are ablaze, afire, aflame, aflicker, aglow, bathed with light, bespangled, blazing and 105 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for alight?

A common synonym for alight is ablaze. Other synonyms include afire, aflame, aflicker, aglow.

How many synonyms does alight have?

Alight has 113 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does alight mean?

(v): (with from) To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount; as , passengers alighting from the carriage; (with on) To descend and settle, lodge, rest,

Definition of alight:

(v) : (with from) To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount; as , passengers alighting from the carriage; (with on) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree, snow alights on a roof
(adj) : Lit; on fire, switched on; Lit; on fire, burning
"the sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight."
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Definition of alight:

(v) : (with from) To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount; as , passengers alighting from the carriage; (with on) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree, snow alights on a roof
(adj) : Lit; on fire, switched on; Lit; on fire, burning
"the sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight."
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