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alight
US /əˈlaɪt/
UK /əˈlaɪt/
1.
descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport
:
•
Passengers must
alight
from the bus at the next stop.
•
She watched him
alight
from the carriage.
:
disembark
descend
get off
step off
dismount
1.
on fire; burning
:
•
The entire building was
alight
.
•
The candles were
alight
, casting a warm glow.
:
ablaze
burning
on fire
flaming
lit
2.
lit up; illuminated
:
•
Her face was
alight
with joy.
•
The city skyline was
alight
with thousands of lights.
:
illuminated
bright
glowing
radiant
luminous