Moonlit

Pronunciation: /ˈmunˌlɪt/

Definitions of moonlit

adjective describing something illuminated by the light of the moon

Example Sentences

A1 The moonlit night was beautiful and peaceful.

A2 She took a walk in the moonlit forest and felt a sense of calm.

B1 The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner under the moonlit sky.

B2 The moonlit beach was the perfect setting for a midnight swim.

C1 The moonlit landscape was breathtaking, with the moon casting a soft glow over the mountains.

C2 The moonlit scene was so enchanting that it felt like something out of a fairytale.

Examples of moonlit in a Sentence

formal The moonlit night cast a beautiful glow over the landscape.

informal Let's go for a walk under the moonlit sky tonight.

slang The party was lit under the moonlit sky.

figurative Her smile was like a moonlit night, shining brightly in the darkness.

Grammatical Forms of moonlit

• past tense: moonlit
• plural: moonlits
• comparative: more moonlit
• superlative: most moonlit
• present tense: moonlights
• future tense: will moonlit
• perfect tense: has moonlit
• continuous tense: is moonlighting
• singular: moonlit
• positive degree: moonlit
• infinitive: to moonlit
• gerund: moonlighting
• participle: moonlit

Origin and Evolution of moonlit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'moonlit' originated from the combination of 'moon' and 'lit', referring to the illumination of the moonlight.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the light provided by the moon, 'moonlit' has evolved to also evoke a sense of romance, mystery, and beauty associated with moonlit scenes in literature and art.