lime·light (l m lt )n. 1. A focus of public attention. 2. a. An early type of stage light in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination. b. The brilliant white light so produced. Also called calcium light. |
limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt]
n
1. the. a position of public attention or notice (esp in the phrase in the limelight)
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre)
a. a type of lamp, formerly used in stage lighting, in which light is produced by heating lime to white heat
b. Also called calcium light brilliant white light produced in this way
limelighter n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  limelight - a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent |
| 2. | limelight - a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination theater light - any of various lights used in a theater |
limelight
noun publicity, recognition, fame, the spotlight, attention, prominence, stardom, public eye, public notice, glare of publicity He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job.
Translations
limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] N → luz f de calcio
to be in the limelight → ser el centro de atención, estar en el candelero
to hog the limelight → acaparar or llevarse todo el protagonismo
he never sought the limelight → no trató nunca de acaparar la atención
to be in the limelight → ser el centro de atención, estar en el candelero
to hog the limelight → acaparar or llevarse todo el protagonismo
he never sought the limelight → no trató nunca de acaparar la atención
limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n
to be in the limelight → être sous les projecteurs
to be thrust into the limelight → être propulsé(e) sous les projecteurs
to be in the limelight → être sous les projecteurs
to be thrust into the limelight → être propulsé(e) sous les projecteurs
limelight
n → Rampenlicht nt; to be in the limelight → im Rampenlicht or im Licht der Öffentlichkeit stehen; he never sought the limelight → er stand nie gern im Rampenlicht or im Licht der Öffentlichkeit
limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → essere alla ribalta, essere in vista
limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → essere alla ribalta, essere in vista
limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → essere alla ribalta, essere in vista
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