Alight
A·light
Alight
v. i.
imp. & p. p. Alighted; p. pr. & vb. n. Alighting
- To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.
- To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof.
- To come or chance (upon). [R.]
Alight
a.
- Lighted; lighted up; in a flame.