backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit How to pronounce backlit (audio)
: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display

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One of the most notable is photographing a backlit subject in front of a window because the Real Tone algorithm now prioritizes faces in photos and video, reducing huge swings in exposure, like when a dark-skinned person is in a bright setting. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2024 The main hub has a large backlit display for quick-glance readings. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024 The mood lighting comes from matte black and burnished gold pendant lanterns, dark wood ceiling panels to tamper the noise and backlit stone countertops. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 One of the suite’s most stylish features is its 800-square-foot, boutique-like closet with ample backlit shelf space lining the room beneath eye-catching woodwork. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backlit 

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backlit was in 1956

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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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backlit

adjective
back·​lit
ˈbak-ˌlit
: lit from behind
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