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- [fluhd-lahyt]
- /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/
- /ˈflʌd.laɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluhd-lahyt]
- /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/
Definitions of floodlight word
- noun floodlight an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area. 1
- noun floodlight a lamp or projector that produces such a light. 1
- verb with object floodlight to light up or illuminate with a floodlight. 1
- noun floodlight A large, powerful light, typically one of several used to illuminate a sports field, a stage, or the exterior of a building. 1
- noun floodlight bright artificial light 1
- transitive verb floodlight equip with floodlights 1
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Origin of floodlight
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; flood + light1
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Parts of speech for Floodlight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
floodlight popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
floodlight usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for floodlight
verb floodlight
- flash — a precedence code for handling messages about initial enemy contact or operational combat messages of extreme urgency within the U.S. military.
- highlight — to emphasize or make prominent.
- brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
- spotlight — a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
- ignite — to set on fire; kindle.
noun floodlight
- publicity — extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication.
- notoriety — the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety.
- fame — widespread reputation, especially of a favorable character; renown; public eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer.
- public eye — public attention or notice; limelight: a politician who keeps out of the public eye.
- interest — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
Antonyms for floodlight
verb floodlight
- darken — If something darkens or if a person or thing darkens it, it becomes darker.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- complicate — To complicate something means to make it more difficult to understand or deal with.
- involve — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
- put out — a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
noun floodlight
- obscurity — the state or quality of being obscure.
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