HyperDic: limelight

English > 2 senses of the word limelight:
NOUNstatelimelight, spotlight, glare, public eyea focus of public attention
artifactlimelight, calcium lighta lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light
limelight > pronunciation
Soundslay'mlay.t
Rhymesacolyte ... write: 181 rhymes with ayt...
English > limelight: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA focus of public attention.
Example"he enjoyed being in the limelight"
Synonymsspotlight, glare, public eye
BroaderprominenceThe state of being prominent
Spanishcentro de atención, foco de atención
English > limelight: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting.
Synonymcalcium light
Member oftheater lightAny of various lights used in a theater
BroaderlampAn artificial source of visible illumination
Spanishlimelight, luz de calcio
Catalanllum de calç

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