Defenition of the word limelight

• Defenition of the word limelight

  • A very bright light obtained by directing an oxyhydrogen flame at a piece of quicklime (calcium oxide).
  • A focus of public attention.
  • a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
  • a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the 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"
  • a focus of public attention

Synonyms for the word limelight

• • attention
  • calcium light
  • fame
  • glare of publicity
  • public eye
  • public interest
  • publicity
  • renown
  • spotlight

Similar words in the limelight

• • limelight
  • limelight's
  • limelighted
  • limelighting
  • limelights

Meronymys for the word limelight

• • theater light

Hypernyms for the word limelight

• • lamp
  • prominence

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