Spotlit: meaning, definitions and examples

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spotlit

 

[ spɒtˈlɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

theater performance

Spotlit refers to something that is illuminated by a spotlight, drawing attention to it in a performance context. It can also symbolize being in the spotlight in a metaphorical sense, where an individual or concept is the focus of attention.

Synonyms

emphasized, focused, highlighted, illuminated.

Examples of usage

  • The dancer was spotlit during the final act.
  • His achievements were spotlit at the awards ceremony.
  • The main character was spotlit in the climactic scene.
  • In the debate, she was spotlit for her strong arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "spotlit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iluminado

🇮🇳 स्पॉटलाइट

🇩🇪 im Rampenlicht

🇮🇩 diberi sorotan

🇺🇦 освітлений

🇵🇱 w świetle reflektorów

🇯🇵 スポットライト

🇫🇷 éclairé

🇪🇸 iluminado

🇹🇷 aydınlatılmış

🇰🇷 조명된

🇸🇦 مسلط الضوء

🇨🇿 osvětlený

🇸🇰 osvetlený

🇨🇳 聚光灯下的

🇸🇮 osvetljen

🇮🇸 birtuð

🇰🇿 жарықта

🇬🇪 შუქზე

🇦🇿 işıqlandırılmış

🇲🇽 iluminado

Etymology

The term 'spotlit' is derived from the combination of the word 'spotlight', which originates from the mid-19th century. The word 'spotlight' itself is a compound of 'spot', meaning a particular area or place, and 'light', referring to illumination. Initially, 'spotlight' was used in the context of theater to describe a bright beam of light, typically used to illuminate a specific performer or scene on stage. Over time, the use of 'spotlight' evolved to have a broader metaphorical application, representing a position of prominence or attention in various contexts, such as media or public speaking. The adjective 'spotlit' emerged to describe anything that is under a spotlight, whether literally in a performance or figuratively in the public eye.