Vocabulary Entry

alight

|verb • adjective

verb

To descend from a vehicle or aircraft.

Example Sentences

"The passengers will alight from the bus at the next stop."

"He alighted from the taxi and headed into the building."

"The bird alighted gently on the branch."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The alight campfire provided warmth on the chilly night."

"We watched the alight fireworks burst in the sky."

"The building was alight, and firefighters responded quickly."