sunlit

sunlit — adjective

1. describes a room, area, or outdoor space that receives direct sunlight, especial

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a room, area, or outdoor space that receives direct sunlight, especially in a way that feels bright and pleasant.

例句

Every winter morning, the sunlit living room felt warm and cosy.

collocation: sunlit living room / sunlit space

Hui found a sunlit spot near the window to finish her drawing.

同義詞
  • sunny

    more common in everyday speech; can also describe weather or a cheerful personality

  • bright

    more general; can refer to artificial light or colour as well

  • well-lit

    neutral; focuses on sufficient light without specifying the source

  • illuminated

    more formal; often used in literary or technical contexts

反義詞
  • dark

    lacking light entirely

  • shady

    blocked from direct sunlight, often intentionally (e.g. under a tree)

  • shadowy

    dim or hard to see clearly

  • dim

    low in light, not necessarily due to lack of sun

用法筆記

Especially common in descriptive writing about rooms, gardens, terraces, and landscapes. In everyday speech, 'sunny' is more frequent and can also describe weather conditions, whereas 'sunlit' is specifically about a place receiving sunlight.

常見錯誤

❌It was a sunlit day.
✅It was a sunny day.
💡'Sunlit' describes places with direct sunlight, not general weather conditions.