Sentences

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

  1. The birds alight on the branches at dawn, filling the air with their songs.
  2. After a long journey, she felt relieved to see the train finally alight at her destination.
  3. The fireflies began to alight gently on the grass as twilight descended.
  4. He watched the flames alight in the fireplace, casting a warm glow in the room.
  5. As the sun began to set, the sky would alight with brilliant hues of orange and pink.
  6. The butterfly chose to alight on her outstretched finger, captivating her attention.
  7. Moments after the storm passed, a rainbow began to alight across the sky.
  8. When she arrived, a smile alight on her face revealed her excitement for the reunion.
  9. The lanterns will alight the path for visitors during the evening festival.
  10. With a gentle flutter, the leaves began to alight on the ground, marking the arrival of autumn.
  11. The sun began to alight on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.
  12. As the train pulled into the station, passengers started to alight from the carriages.
  13. Fireflies alight on the flowers, creating a magical scene in the evening garden.
  14. With a gentle breeze, the leaves seemed to alight from the branches like confetti.
  15. After the long journey, she felt relieved to finally alight at her destination.
  16. In the early morning, dew would alight on the grass, sparkling in the sunlight.
  17. The bird chose the highest branch to alight, surveying its surroundings with keen eyes.
  18. As twilight settled, stars began to alight in the clear night sky.
  19. When the event concluded, the guests began to alight from their seats, chatting excitedly.
  20. The lanterns alight along the pathway guided us safely home.