: literature
a course in English lit
—often used before another nounlit critics
lit studies
As might be expected, Jude is not your run-of-the-mill lit professor.—
John J. O'Connor
John J. O'Connor1
slang
: affected by alcohol : drunk
This Miami company sells alcoholic popsicles … that will get you totally lit for the perfect field day throwback.—Kirsten Poletis
Kirsten Poletis2
slang
: excellent, exciting
Judging by the energy displayed in the party room, it is safe to say the party was lit …—Kumashe Yaakugh
Kumashe YaakughAll reggae lovers and fans should expect nothing less than a lit performance from my team and me.—Chronixx
ChronixxThe biggest coffee event in America is this week … . It's the 2017 SCA Event in Seattle and it's lit, fam.—sprudge.com
sprudge.comTyler, The Creator's annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival lineup just got turned up a notch … . Anderson .Paak, Kamasi Washington and MixedByAli have been added to the already-lit lineup.—Alexa Shouneyia
Alexa Shouneyia1
liter
2
literal; literally
Synonyms of lit
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“Lit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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