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- [lahym-lahyt]
- /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/
- /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
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- [lahym-lahyt]
- /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/
Definitions of limelight word
- noun limelight Theater. (formerly) a lighting unit for spotlighting the front of the stage, producing illumination by means of a flame of mixed gases directed at a cylinder of lime and having a special lens for concentrating the light in a strong beam. the light so produced. Chiefly British. a lighting unit, especially a spotlight. 1
- noun limelight the center of public attention, interest, observation, or notoriety: He seems fond of the limelight. 1
- noun limelight Intense white light obtained by heating a cylinder of lime in an oxyhydrogen flame, formerly used in theaters. 1
- noun limelight fame, public notice 1
- noun limelight stage lighting 1
- uncountable noun limelight If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting. 0
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Origin of limelight
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; lime1 + light1
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Parts of speech for Limelight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limelight popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
limelight usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for limelight
noun limelight
- glare — a bright, smooth surface, as of ice.
- prominence — Also, prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
- 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.
- public eye — public attention or notice; limelight: a politician who keeps out of the public eye.
- hype — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.
verb limelight
- in flames — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
- illuminate — to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject).
- italicize — to print in italic type.
- floodlight — an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
- weighted — having additional weight.
Antonyms for limelight
noun limelight
- obscurity — the state or quality of being obscure.
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