1. to get down from or out of a vehicle
2. to come down and settle, as a bird or insect

1. on fire; burning
Usage: literary
2. lit up; illuminated
Usage: literary

Examples

• The passengers alighted from the train at the station.
• She alighted from the bus and walked toward the building.
• A butterfly alighted on the flower.
• The bird alighted on the branch and began to sing.
• The barn was alight with flames.
• Her face was alight with joy.
• The Christmas tree was alight with colorful bulbs.