What is the difference between unlighted and unlit?

Definitions

unlighted

- Describing a place or area that lacks artificial lighting.

- Talking about a lamp or light fixture that is not turned on.

- Referring to a cigarette or cigar that has not been lit.

unlit

- Describing a place or area that lacks artificial lighting.

- Talking about a lamp or light fixture that is not turned on.

- Referring to a cigarette or cigar that has not been lit.

List of Similarities

• 1. Both words describe a lack of artificial lighting.
• 2. Both can be used to describe lamps or light fixtures that are not turned on.
• 3. Both can be used to describe cigarettes or cigars that have not been lit.

What is the difference?

• 1. Usage: Unlit is more commonly used than unlighted.
• 2. Formality: Unlit is more formal than unlighted.
• 3. Connotation: Unlighted can imply a lack of available lighting, while unlit simply describes the state of a light source.

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Remember this!

Both unlighted and unlit describe a lack of artificial lighting or a light source that is not turned on. However, unlit is more commonly used and more formal than unlighted. Additionally, unlighted can imply a lack of available lighting, while unlit simply describes the state of a light source.