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Definition of backlighted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
lightingRare illuminated from behindRare
- The backlighted sign was visible from afar.
- The backlighted display caught everyone's attention.
- The backlighted artwork looked stunning in the gallery.
Origin of backlighted
Old English, bæc (back) + lihtan (to illuminate)
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- French:rétroéclairé, ...
- German:hinterleuchtet, ...
- Italian:retroilluminato, ...
- Spanish:retroiluminado, ...
- Portuguese:retroiluminado, ...
- Chinese:背光的, ...
- Japanese:バックライト付き, ...
- Arabic:مُضَاء خَلْفِيًّا, ...
- Hebrew:מוּאָר מֵאֲחוֹר, ...
- Russian:подсвеченный сзади, ...
- Ukrainian:підсвічений, ...
- Hindi:पृष्ठप्रकाशित, ...
Definition of backlight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
photographylight source behind a subject for effect
- The photographer used a backlight for the portrait.
2.
instrumentlight source behind a panel for illumination
- The car's dashboard backlight was dim.
Verb
1.
displayprovide light from behind for better visibility
- The technician will backlight the screen for clearer viewing.
2.
lighting techniqueilluminate from behind
- The photographer decided to backlight the model for a dramatic effect..
Images of backlight

light source behind a subject for effect 
light source behind a panel for illumination
Origin of backlight
English, back (rear) + light (illumination)
Examples of backlight in a sentence
The backlight created a halo effect. The phone's backlight made it easy to read. Adjusting the backlight can save battery life. They decided to backlight the poster for the event. The artist used LEDs to backlight the painting. They had to backlight the stage for the concert.
To create a silhouette, you need to backlight the subject.
View all translations of backlight
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- French:rétroéclairage, rétroéclairer, ...
- German:Gegenlicht, hinterleuchten, ...
- Italian:controluce, retroilluminare, ...
- Spanish:luz de fondo, retroiluminar, ...
- Portuguese:contraluz, iluminar por trás, ...
- Chinese:背光, 照亮, ...
- Japanese:バックライト, バックライトで照らす, ...
- Arabic:إِضاءَة خَلْفِيَّة, أَضَاءَ مِنْ خَلْف, ...
- Hebrew:תְּאוּרָה אֲחוֹרִית, לְסַפֵּק אוֹר מֵאָחוֹר, ...
- Russian:подсветка, подсветить, ...
- Ukrainian:підсвітка, підсвічувати, ...
- Hindi:बैकलाइट, पीछे से रोशन करना, ...
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