adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The visual emphasis of text by means of a highlight. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an area of lightness in a picture wordnet
3. 3
   An area of the skin or hair containing highlights. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of highlight form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Causing emphasis, drawing attention; revealing.

   "Uplights have a more highlighting effect."

Synonyms

All synonyms

highlighthighlight

Example

More examples

"Spoilers ahead! If you don't mind that then read after highlighting (colour inverting)."

Related phrases

syntax highlighting

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