adjective
BAD : It was dark inside so I lighted a match.
GOOD : It was dark inside so I lit a match.
BAD : Suddenly a wonderful smile lighted up her face.
GOOD : Suddenly a wonderful smile lit up her face.
BAD : The road was poorly lighted and it was difficult to see.
GOOD : The road was poorly lit and it was difficult to see.
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In British English the usual past tense and past participle form of
light is lit . Lighted is mainly used before a noun. Compare: 'He lit a cigarette.' 'The cigarette hadn't been lit.' 'He was holding a lighted cigarette.'