MOONLIT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

moonlit

adjective

Definition of moonlit

as in sunlit

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Recent Examples of moonlit Unlike this week’s moonlit display, the Perseids will peak beneath a new moon — and on the day of a total solar eclipse — creating nearly ideal viewing conditions. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Within a week, maybe for months, the brightest day would have looked more like a moonlit night, Ken MacLeod, a geology professor at the University of Missouri, told me. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Saturday’s party for Uber One members was mobbed with celebs who danced and partied the night away on a moonlit Pier 36, entertainment website The Knockturnal recounted. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026 Top 5 Can’t Miss Go for a moonlit walk to admire the gorgeous sea views from Belvedere di Tragara. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlit

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The building's sunlit foyer is a treasure trove of vintage rugs, antique furniture, and shelves lined with museum-worthy collectibles.

— Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
As its sunlit side turns farther away from Earth, that crescent grows thinner and longer, becoming a delicate arc of brilliant light.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunlit

Adjective

With her huge yellow hair, chambray-blue wardrobe, and sunshiny radiance, Parton was engineered to beam straight through the screen into every American home.

— David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Create a sunshiny mix by planting pale yellow 'Moonbeam' alongside the richer, more golden 'Zagreb,' Yost says.

— Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026

Definition of sunshiny

Adjective

The Olympia, Washington songwriter known for underground rap production pivots to sunny, nostalgic power-pop with distinct affection for the college-rock era.

— Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunny

Adjective

Roan’s socks were in the same shade of burgundy and paired well with her similarly shiny black pumps with a spiked heel.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
That may be the name of her next album, but Venus’ insane popularity also speaks to the way Metropia is moving forward, constantly looking for the next shiny thing.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026

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