limelight English

Meaning limelight meaning

What does limelight mean?

limelight

— noun a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting

— noun (= glare) a focus of public attention he enjoyed being in the limelight when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

Synonyms limelight synonyms

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spotlight

calcium light

glare

show

publicity

public eye

footlight

swank

splurge

splendour

splendor

showing

show off

shining

shininess

shine

resplendency

resplendence

refulgence

radiancy

radiance

pageantry

oxycalcium light

ostentation

lustre

luster

light

glow

glitter

glint

footlights

flash

flare

effulgence

eclat

display

demonstration

coruscation

brightness

big time

Drummond light