alight in a sentence
v. i.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Alight: to settle or come to rest, as in landing or perching, often used in reference to birds or vehicles.
Sample Sentences
- The birds alight on the branches at dawn, filling the air with their songs.
- After a long journey, she felt relieved to see the train finally alight at her destination.
- The fireflies began to alight gently on the grass as twilight descended.
- He watched the flames alight in the fireplace, casting a warm glow in the room.
- As the sun began to set, the sky would alight with brilliant hues of orange and pink.
- The butterfly chose to alight on her outstretched finger, captivating her attention.
- Moments after the storm passed, a rainbow began to alight across the sky.
- When she arrived, a smile alight on her face revealed her excitement for the reunion.
- The lanterns will alight the path for visitors during the evening festival.
- With a gentle flutter, the leaves began to alight on the ground, marking the arrival of autumn.
- The sun began to alight on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.
- As the train pulled into the station, passengers started to alight from the carriages.
- Fireflies alight on the flowers, creating a magical scene in the evening garden.
- With a gentle breeze, the leaves seemed to alight from the branches like confetti.
- After the long journey, she felt relieved to finally alight at her destination.
- In the early morning, dew would alight on the grass, sparkling in the sunlight.
- The bird chose the highest branch to alight, surveying its surroundings with keen eyes.
- As twilight settled, stars began to alight in the clear night sky.
- When the event concluded, the guests began to alight from their seats, chatting excitedly.
- The lanterns alight along the pathway guided us safely home.