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alight (2)

a·light [ ə lt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. full of energy: filled with or radiating energy, excitement, interest, or pleasure
His face was alight with joy.

2. lit up: lit up or full of light
The sky was alight with fireworks.

3. on fire: on fire or burning
set the bonfire alight

[ Old English aliht "illuminated," past participle of alihtan "light up"]
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