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moonlit

American  
[moon-lit] / ˈmunˌlɪt /

adjective

  1. lighted by the moon.


moonlit British  
/ ˈmuːnlɪt /

adjective

  1. illuminated by the moon

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Etymology

Origin of moonlit

First recorded in 1820–30; moon + lit 1

Example Sentences

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Outside, there was .howling wind and the whiteness of moonlit snow.

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The sight of the moonlit barn, the shadowy oak, and the outline of Redhead Hill was a comfort.

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When Sadako finally stopped sobbing, she looked out at the moonlit sky.

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Once he was settled, she pumped her great wings, and they lifted into the moonlit sky.

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They passed through the squares, crossing bridges over the moonlit canals in the dark.

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