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Definition of backlighting

backlighting

/ˈbækˌlaɪ.tɪŋ/
back · light · ing
Adjective:backlit
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backlighting Lexical Profile

backlighting Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In photography, cinematography, and theater, illumination directed from behind a subject toward the viewer or camera, often creating a glowing rim or silhouette effect.

Example

"The cinematographer used dramatic backlighting to cast the actor in a mysterious silhouette against the misty street."

2

A system of internal illumination placed behind a flat-panel display screen, keyboard, or sign to make it visible in low-light conditions.

Example

"She adjusted the keyboard's backlighting so she could continue typing comfortably in the darkened lecture hall."

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• Nearby Words

backlash
backless
backlight
backlighting
backline
backlit
backlog

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backlighting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backlighting
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