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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But worse than the price hikes is the unsettling feeling that consumers are being gaslit by tech giants paying lip service to the gaming community while delaying product releases or peddling AI-generated “slop.”
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
It’s bad enough that the public is being gaslit about an ongoing measles outbreak that has so far spread across 25 states, infecting more than 700 people, with more than 540 in Texas alone.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025
We yearn for the dopamine hit of a good deal, but at the same time feel gaslit by retailers that aren’t transparent about their pricing policies.
From Slate • Mar. 1, 2025
He contacted Morrisons' head office, but said he felt "gaslit" by their response.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 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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