Lighting: meaning, definitions and examples
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lighting
[ ˈlaɪtɪŋ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.