Backlit

//ˈbækˌlɪt// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of backlight form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Lit or illuminated from behind.

    "a backlit computer keyboard"

Example

More examples

"The only pictures there are of Tom are backlit, which in essence means you can only see him in silhouette."

Etymology

From back + lit.

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