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Definition of uplighting

uplighting

/ˈʌpˌlaɪ.tɪŋ/
up · light · ing
Plural:uplightings
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Past Simple:uplit
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Past Participle:uplit
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Present Participle:uplighting
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uplighting Lexical Profile

uplighting Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Lighting directed upward from a floor-level or low-mounted fixture, typically used to create ambient illumination or highlight architectural features.

Example

"The event designer used warm amber uplighting along the stone walls to create an inviting atmosphere in the ballroom."

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• verb

1

To illuminate (a room, building, or object) with light directed upward from below.

Example

"The landscaping crew is uplighting the mature oak trees along the driveway to accentuate their canopies at night."

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• Nearby Words

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upliftingly
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uplink
upload
upmarket

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