lit up
Britishadjective
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drunk
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drugged, esp on heroin
Example Sentences
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Her friends said she "lit up every room she walked into and put a smile on everyone's face without fail".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The teenage prodigy has lit up Europe for the past two seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Fans broke out into cheers outside Madison Square Garden when the just married signs lit up outside the arena.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
On that night in Zenica, as red flares lit up the night sky, Bosnia stunned Europe by winning in a shootout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The girl’s face lit up and she closed the distance between them.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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