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Maple Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

What does "lighted" mean?

"Vera!" he exclaimed. "How strange. Really, for a moment I didn't know you. Won't you sit down? You've had lunch? Won't you have some coffee?"

She hesitated, but of course she meant to.

"Yes, I'd like some coffee." And she sat down opposite him.

"You've changed. You've changed very much," he said, staring at her with that eager, lighted look. "You look so well. I've never seen you look so well before."

"Really?" She raised her veil and unbuttoned her high fur collar. "I don't feel very well. I can't bear this weather, you know."

"Ah, no. You hate the cold. . . . "

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My question is what lighted mean here? (bright? scornful?...
  

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I think 'bright' is a good choice.

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I think 'bright' is a good choice.
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I think so, too. Thanks for your confirmation.
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Based on the context, I think [lighted] is acceptable. It came across to me as being elated and positively emotionally charged.
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to light: to enliven or animate (A smile lights her face.)

Hence,
lighted: enlivened or animated

(American Heritage Dictionary)

CJ
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CalifJimto light: to enliven or animate (A smile lights her face.)

Hence,
lighted: enlivened or animated

(American Heritage Dictionary)

CJ

This most appropriate one was inundated with those numerous items of meaning.
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