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1. limelight
noun. ['ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt'] a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting.
Synonyms
- calcium light
- theater light
Antonyms
- background
- play down
- dullness
Etymology
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lime (English)
- lim (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Limelight
- acolyte
- backlight
- calite
- calite
- candlelight
- carmelite
- cryolite
- daylight
- flashlight
- floodlight
- footlight
- genlyte
- headlight
- highlight
- impolite
- inflight
- israelite
- lazulite
- mandalite
- midflight
Example sentences of the word limelight
1. Noun, singular or mass
Once your target is in the limelight or the class is especially quiet, you can make the call.
2. Adjective
Prune your limelight hydrangea during summer and autumn to remove faded flower blossoms.
2. limelight
noun. ['ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt'] a focus of public attention.
Synonyms
- prominence
- spotlight
- glare
Antonyms
- oblivion
- anonymity
- standing
- namelessness
Etymology
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lime (English)
- lim (Old English (ca. 450-1100))