alight

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈlaɪt/

Adjective

not-comparable figuratively

Burning, lit, on fire. / Often followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid. / Of an electrical light source: switched on and emitting light.

Japanese Meaning

燃えている、火がついている状態 / 光り輝いている、明るく照らされ鮮やかな状態 / 電気の光源が点灯しており、光を発している状態

What is this buttons?

The old barn stood alight against the night sky, its windows glowing like embers.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古い納屋は夜空を背に燃え上がり、窓は炭のように輝いていた。

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Sense（1）

Burning, lit, on fire.

The burning embers and the dry wind quickly set the whole neighbourhood alight.

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Sense（2）

Often followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid.

Sense（3）

Of an electrical light source: switched on and emitting light.

Sense（4）

(figuratively) Aglow with activity or emotion.

Her face was alight with happiness.

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