lit
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to describe a party or event that is very exciting, fun, or high-energy.
adj.denoting a social event or atmosphere characterized by high energy, excitement, or excellence.
Simple“The concert last night was totally lit; the crowd never stopped dancing.”
In context“Social media was flooded with clips from the festival, with fans claiming the headline set was the most lit performance of the year.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.feeling the effects of drinking alcohol or using drugs.
adj.intoxicated by alcohol or drugs; often used in social contexts to describe a state of being high or drunk.
Simple“He got a bit too lit at the wedding and started singing loudly.”
In context“The security guards were instructed to turn away anyone who appeared visibly lit before they reached the club entrance.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a short way of saying 'literature', often used when talking about school subjects.
n.a clipping of 'literature', frequently used in academic or casual contexts to refer to the study of written works.
Simple“I have a lot of reading to do for my English lit class this week.”
In context“She decided to major in comparative lit after discovering a passion for nineteenth-century Russian novels during her first year.”
UsageOften used in compound phrases like 'English lit' or 'lit class'.
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