soft lighting
UK: /sɒft ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of soft lighting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
interior designgentle room illumination creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere
  • The restaurant uses soft lighting to make guests feel more comfortable.
2.
photographygentle illumination that reduces sharp shadows on people or objects
  • The photographer used soft lighting to flatter the model's features.
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Expressions with soft

go softv.
lose firmness or hardness
The bread will go soft if left out.
soft heartn.
kind and compassionate nature
She has a soft heart for animals.
soft touchn.
gentle and careful way of handling something
She has a soft touch with delicate flowers..
soft onadj.
being lenient or not strict
The teacher is soft on late submissions.
be going softv.
lose firmness or structure
The fruit is going soft.
be soft onv.
treat someone with leniency or gentleness
The teacher was soft on the students during exams.

Expressions with lighting

mood lightingn.
low, gentle illumination used to create a desired atmosphere
They installed mood lighting to make the living room feel cozy.
neon lightingn.
decorative lighting mimicking neon lights
The party featured neon lighting for a vibrant atmosphere.
street lightingn.
system of outdoor lights placed along streets for visibility at night
The city upgraded its street lighting to reduce energy usage.
lighting equipmentn.
devices and fixtures used to produce and direct light in spaces
The theater rented extra lighting equipment for the concert.
natural lightingn.
illumination of spaces or scenes using sunlight or other non-electric light sources
The large windows provide excellent natural lighting throughout the living room.
interior lightingn.
artificial light used inside a building room or vehicle
The interior lighting in the restaurant creates a warm, cozy atmosphere.
lighting schemen.
planned design for how lights are placed and controlled in an area
The architect created a lighting scheme to highlight the building's stone walls.
lighting fixturen.
device that provides artificial light indoors
The new lighting fixture brightens the entire room.
track lightingn.
lighting system with adjustable fixtures on a track
The gallery used track lighting to highlight the paintings.
strip lightingn.
series of lights in a long narrow strip
The kitchen was illuminated by bright strip lighting along the ceiling..

Terms related to soft lighting

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Terms with soft lighting included in their meaning

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umbrella lightingn.
photography
lighting equipment with an umbrella shape for soft light

Examples of soft lighting in a sentence

  • Soft lighting in the bedroom helped create a peaceful, restful environment.
  • Soft lighting created a calm, welcoming atmosphere in the hotel lobby.
  • The filmmaker relied on soft lighting to give the scene a dreamy quality.

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  1. French:éclairage doux, ...
  2. German:sanfte Beleuchtung, weiches Licht, ...
  3. Italian:illuminazione soffusa, illuminazione diffusa, ...
  4. Spanish:iluminación suave, luz difusa, ...
  5. Portuguese:iluminação suave, ...
  6. Chinese:柔和照明, 柔和光, ...
  7. Japanese:柔らかい照明, ソフト照明, ...
  8. Arabic:إِضَاءَة نَاعِمَة, إضاءَةٌ مُنتَشِرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּאוּרָה רַכָּה, תְּאוּרָה רַכָּה, ...
  10. Russian:мягкое освещение, мягкий свет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'яке освітлення, ...
  12. Hindi:मुलायम रोशनी, कोमल रोशनी, ...
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