gaslit
Americanadjective
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having illumination provided by burning gas.
gaslit streets.
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of or resembling a time, especially the 1890s, when gaslight was widely used.
the gaslit era.
Etymology
Origin of gaslit
Example Sentences
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For years they felt stonewalled, lied to and gaslit.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
They’re saying: I refuse to be gaslit today.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2025
"They go years with chronic pain - being gaslit, being told that maybe they just are suffering with anxiety, or it’s all in their head."
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
“For the court to take a look at all the evidence and then agree with us,” Mateo said, “is such a big, powerful win to our community that has honestly been gaslit for so long.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024
New Yorkers knew when the Fox sisters were at home because once again carriages full of spirit seekers lined the gaslit street, this time in front of their house.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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