backlight
🇺🇸
/ˈbæklaɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈbæklaɪt/
noun
R
The light that comes from behind an object, making it stand out.
The artist used backlight to create a dramatic effect in the painting.
verb
R
To light something from behind.
The stage was backlit to highlight the performers.
translation
The light that comes from behind an object, making it stand out.
To light something from behind.
Word Forms
3rd Present
backlights
Perfect
backlit,backlighted
Progressive
backlighting
Plural
backlights
Past
backlit,backlighted