Lighting: meaning, definitions and examples

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lighting

 

[ ˈlaɪtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

indoor decoration

The arrangement of lights in a room or other space to provide illumination or create a certain ambiance. It is commonly used in interior design to enhance the mood of a space.

Synonyms

illumination, light fixtures, lighting design

Examples of usage

  • The soft lighting in the living room creates a cozy atmosphere.
  • The restaurant's lighting was designed to be bright and welcoming.
Context #2 | Noun

natural phenomenon

The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. It can refer to the light emitted by the sun, moon, or stars, as well as artificial sources such as lamps and candles.

Synonyms

brightness, luminosity, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The soft lighting in the living room creates a cozy atmosphere.
  • The restaurant's lighting was designed to be bright and welcoming.

Translations

Translations of the word "lighting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iluminação

🇮🇳 प्रकाश व्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Beleuchtung

🇮🇩 penerangan

🇺🇦 освітлення

🇵🇱 oświetlenie

🇯🇵 照明 (しょうめい)

🇫🇷 éclairage

🇪🇸 iluminación

🇹🇷 aydınlatma

🇰🇷 조명 (jo myeong)

🇸🇦 إضاءة

🇨🇿 osvětlení

🇸🇰 osvetlenie

🇨🇳 照明 (zhàomíng)

🇸🇮 razsvetljava

🇮🇸 lýsing

🇰🇿 жарықтандыру

🇬🇪 განათება

🇦🇿 işıqlandırma

🇲🇽 iluminación

Etymology

The word 'lighting' has its origins in the Old English 'lēoht', which meant 'light' or 'radiance'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both natural and artificial sources of light. The concept of lighting has been essential to human civilization, from the discovery of fire to the invention of electric lighting. Today, lighting plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, from practical illumination to aesthetic enhancement.

See also: enlighten, highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lightly, lightness, lightweight, relight.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,784, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.