alight

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To make less heavy; to lighten; to alleviate, to relieve.
2. 2
   Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
3. 3
   Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.
4. 4
   To come down or go down; to descend.
5. 5
   Often followed by on or upon: of a blow, something thrown, etc.: to land heavily.
6. 6
   Often followed by on or upon: to find by accident; to chance upon, to come upon.
7. 7
   To arrive.
8. 8
   To cast light on (something); to illuminate, to light up.
9. 9
   To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light.

Adjective

1. 1
   Burning, lit, on fire.
2. 2
   Often followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid.
3. 3
   Often followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid: Of an electrical light source: switched on and emitting light.
4. 4
   Aglow with activity or emotion.

Adverb

1. 1
   Chiefly in set alight: in flames, on fire; aflame.