unlit

Everyday

1. Not having lights switched on; dark: an unlit street. tree →
2. Not set on fire or burning: an unlit candle. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons: unlit roads and paths are dangerous at night, so wear bright or reflective clothes and use a torch; bikes must have lights. In stories: an unlit house feels spooky. Phrases: «an unlit road», «an unlit candle», «unlit path».

Examples

• The path through the park is unlit, so take a torch. tree →
• We walked carefully down the unlit lane. tree →
• An unlit candle stood on the table. tree →
• Cyclists must not ride on unlit roads without lights. tree →
• The old house was unlit and silent. tree →
• The bonfire was still unlit when we arrived. tree →

Note

Opposite: «lit». «Lit» is a past form of «light» (also «lighted»). «Unlit» has nothing to do with «lit» meaning literature or the slang «lit» (exciting).