Highlighted: meaning, definitions and examples

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highlighted

 

[ ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

text editing

Emphasized or made prominent.

Synonyms

accentuated, emphasized, prominent, spotlighted.

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Word Description / Examples
highlighted

Use this word when you want to draw special attention to something important or noteworthy, often visually distinct.

  • The report highlighted the key issues facing the company.
  • She highlighted the text using a yellow marker.
emphasized

Use this when you need to stress the importance or significance of something, often in speech or writing.

  • He emphasized the need for immediate action.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam.
prominent

This word fits when describing something or someone that stands out and is easily noticeable, often due to position, size, or importance.

  • She holds a prominent position in the company.
  • The statue is the most prominent feature in the park.
accentuated

This word is best used when you want to indicate something has been made more noticeable or prominent through emphasis.

  • Her red dress accentuated her green eyes.
  • The new lighting accentuated the beauty of the sculpture.
spotlighted

Best used when something or someone is given special attention or focus, especially in a public or performance context.

  • The documentary spotlighted the issues of climate change.
  • The actor was spotlighted during the award ceremony.

Examples of usage

  • The important points were highlighted in yellow.
  • She highlighted the key findings in the report.
  • The key message was highlighted through bold font.
  • The teacher highlighted the mistakes in red ink.
  • The highlighted text stood out on the page.

Translations

Translations of the word "highlighted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destacado

🇮🇳 हाइलाइट किया गया

🇩🇪 hervorgehoben

🇮🇩 disorot

🇺🇦 виділений

🇵🇱 podkreślony

🇯🇵 強調された

🇫🇷 surligné

🇪🇸 destacado

🇹🇷 vurgulanan

🇰🇷 강조된

🇸🇦 مُبَرَّز

🇨🇿 zvýrazněný

🇸🇰 zvýraznený

🇨🇳 突出的

🇸🇮 izpostavljen

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 белгіленген

🇬🇪 მონიშნული

🇦🇿 vurğulanmış

🇲🇽 destacado

Etymology

The word 'highlighted' originated from the combination of 'high' and 'light', dating back to the 17th century. It refers to the action of making something stand out or be more noticeable. In the context of text editing, 'highlighted' is commonly used to refer to emphasizing or marking important information.

See also: highlighter, highlighters, highlighting.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,346 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.