Floodlighted: meaning, definitions and examples
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floodlighted
[ ˈflʌdˌlaɪtɪd ]
lighting situation
Floodlighted is the past tense of floodlight, which means to illuminate something extensively using powerful floodlights. This term is often used in the context of staging events, outdoor games, or significant architectural features that require enhanced visibility during the night. The thorough illumination can highlight details that might otherwise go unnoticed in low light. Additionally, floodlighting can stimulate an atmosphere of excitement or solemnity, depending on the event being showcased.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stadium was floodlighted for the night match.
- The castle was beautifully floodlighted for the festival.
- They floodlighted the stage for the concert performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "floodlighted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iluminado por luzes de inundação
🇮🇳 बाढ़ की रोशनी से प्रकाशित
🇩🇪 flutlichtbeleuchtet
🇮🇩 diberi pencahayaan oleh lampu sorot
🇺🇦 освітлений прожекторами
🇵🇱 oświetlony przez reflektory
🇯🇵 フラッドライティングされた
🇫🇷 éclairé par des projecteurs
🇪🇸 iluminado por focos
🇹🇷 floodlight ile aydınlatılmış
🇰🇷 조명등으로 조명된
🇸🇦 مضيء بأضواء الفيضانات
🇨🇿 osvětlený reflektory
🇸🇰 osvetlený reflektormi
🇨🇳 被泛光灯照亮
🇸🇮 osvetljen z reflektorji
🇮🇸 ljómaður með flóðljósum
🇰🇿 су тасқыны жарығымен жарықтандырылған
🇬🇪 ს flooding განათებული
🇦🇿 sel işıqları ilə işıqlandırılmış
🇲🇽 iluminado por focos
Etymology
The word 'floodlight' originated from the combination of 'flood' and 'light.' The term 'flood' comes from Old English 'flōdan,' meaning 'to flow,' which reflects the idea of a large quantity or source of light. 'Light' derives from Old English 'līcht,' from Proto-Germanic 'leukh-' which means 'to shine' or 'brightness.' The concept of floodlighting became prominent in the early 20th century, especially with the advent of electric lighting technology, which allowed for the creation of powerful lights capable of illuminating large areas. Floodlight systems were first used in sports in the late 1920s and early 1930s, primarily for outdoor stadiums and event venues to allow activities to continue after dark. As technology progressed, the design and efficiency of floodlights improved, leading to their widespread adoption in various fields, including construction, security, and entertainment.