backlit

[bak-lit]

adjective

1. illuminated from behind.

   The space probe was able to capture backlit images of Saturn’s rings from the far side of its moons.

2. Electronics.,  (of a flat-panel screen) illuminated by a backlight; able to show an image, even in low light, because a light source is projected behind the screen, creating a contrast for the user.

   Backlit screens on phones and tablets have been shown to disrupt sleep patterns when used at bedtime.

backlit

/ bækˈlɪt /

adjective

1. illuminated from behind

   a backlit screen

Word History and Origins

Origin of backlit¹

First recorded in 1955–60; back ¹ + lit ¹

Example Sentences

The property was “designed for luxurious living and unforgettable entertaining” thanks to its “soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, natural stone accents, and dramatic statement features like a floor-to-ceiling backlit onyx fireplace,” according to the listing.

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Many of the lavish amenities sit on the terrace level of the home, which holds a backlit onyx bar and a full second kitchen.

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“Backlit by the bar / Your tongue a chewed straw / You’re all period blood and soundcheck blues,” goes one verse, making a random scene from a roadhouse gig come alive.

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In another photo, Lil Nas X posed in front of a backlit mirror in a gold gown, white cowboy boots and a tiara.

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In another photo, Lil Nas X poses in front of a backlit mirror as he wears a gold gown, white cowboy boots and a tiara.

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