CultureAugust 26, 2026
skylit
SKYE-lit
Definition
Illuminated or provided with natural light by a skylight or an opening in a ceiling or roof.
Etymology
A compound word formed from 'sky' (Old Norse 'sky', meaning cloud) and 'lit' (past participle of 'light', from Old English 'leoht'). It describes an interior space that receives daylight directly from above.
In the news
The article describes the resort's D-shaped architecture where all rooms are positioned along an atrium that is lit from above by the sky. This skylit design serves as the central focal point connecting all the guest accommodations.
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