MOONLIT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

moonlit

adjective

Definition of moonlit

as in sunlit

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Recent Examples of moonlit 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 Maid lounges almost entirely in a spirit of moonlit longing, yielding some of the most left-field moves of Drake’s decade. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 May 2026 The theme this year is NOCTURNA, boasting a fashion-forward, after-dark experience in the desert that will invite partygoers to be inspired by moonlit rituals and the untamed energy of the wild. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlit

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Adjective

Neighbors come to hang out on the sunlit terrace overlooking the ocean with the dramatic mountains behind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
One rover might carry the sensors and another the drill, while a lander positioned on a sunlit ridge acts as the power and communications hub.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunlit

Adjective

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
Yet, that sunshiny aspect might actually work against it and send voters toward something with a little more weight.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of sunshiny

Adjective

Fall is an ideal time to visit Cape Cod, when the summer crowds have thinned out a bit, but sunny days and just a hint of crispness at night are a delight.

— Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Mostly sunny skies and very little cloud cover will allow temperatures to rise quickly during the afternoon.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sunny

Adjective

After a single use, your hair will appear noticeably shinier, toned, and soft to the touch thanks to babassu oil and the brand’s conditioning blend, which help address dryness and damage.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Padmini came in about ten minutes later, carrying a net bag bulging with okra and shiny gourds.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of shiny

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