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Sunlit vs Sunwise - What's the difference?

sunlit | sunwise |

As an adjective sunlit

is illuminated by sunlight.

As an adverb sunwise is

(nonstandard) clockwise.

sunlit

English

Adjective

("sunlit" on Wikipedia) (en adjective)
  • Illuminated by sunlight.
  • *
  • *:"My tastes," he said, still smiling, "incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet." And, to tease her and arouse her to combat: "I prefer a farandole to a nocturne; I'd rather have a painting than an etching; Mr. Whistler bores me with his monochromatic mud; I don't like dull colours, dull sounds, dull intellects;."

    • See also

    * candlelit * moonlit * starlit

    Anagrams

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    sunwise

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (nonstandard) Clockwise.

    • Usage notes

    Generally used with regard to rituals and spirituality.

    Antonyms

    * moonwise, widdershins