spotlit

spot·light

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spot-lahyt]
- /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/
- /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spot-lahyt]
- /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/

Definitions of spotlit word

noun spotlit 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. 1
noun spotlit a lamp for producing such a light. 1
noun spotlit a brilliant light with a focused beam, mounted on the side of an automobile and used for illuminating objects not within range of the headlights. 1
noun spotlit the area of immediate or conspicuous public attention: Asia is in the spotlight now. 1
verb with object spotlit to direct the beam of a spotlight upon; light with a spotlight. 1
verb with object spotlit to make conspicuous; call attention to: Newspapers spotlighted the story for a week. 1

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Origin of spotlit

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; spot + light1

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Parts of speech for Spotlit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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spotlit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for spotlit

verb spotlit

accentuated — to give emphasis or prominence to.
allegorized — Simple past tense and past participle of allegorize.
concentered — (American spelling) alternative spelling of concentredt; Simple past tense and past participle of concenter.
costarred — Simple past tense and past participle of costar.
emblematized — Simple past tense and past participle of emblematize.

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