unlit
Britishadjective
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not having lighting; unilluminated
avoid unlit streets after dark
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not having been ignited
tapping his unlit cigarette
Example Sentences
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The unlit house was silent except for the ticking of a grandfather clock somewhere on the first floor.
From Literature
Clara found them a bench in a quiet, particularly unlit corner of the park and promptly sat, still eating the challah.
From Literature
There was a small light on top, unlit.
From Literature
A few nights after the wall went up, Seidel found an unlit spot along the banks of the Spree.
From Literature
A “New Members Orientation” memento candle on the side table was unlit.
From Los Angeles Times
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