Bokeh

Pronunciation: /boʊkeɪ/

Definitions of bokeh

noun the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image, especially as rendered by a particular lens

Example Sentences

A1 I like how the lights in the background create a bokeh effect in the photo.

A2 The bokeh in this picture really adds a nice touch to the overall composition.

B1 Learning how to achieve a pleasing bokeh can greatly enhance your photography skills.

B2 The photographer used a wide aperture to create a beautiful bokeh in the image.

C1 The bokeh in professional photography is often carefully controlled to create a specific mood.

C2 The bokeh in this portrait is so well-executed, it almost looks like a painting.

Examples of bokeh in a Sentence

formal The photographer achieved a beautiful bokeh effect in the background of the portrait.

informal I love how the bokeh makes the photo look so dreamy and romantic.

slang Check out the bokeh in this pic, it's so lit!

figurative Her mind was filled with a bokeh of thoughts, each one blending into the next in a hazy blur.

Grammatical Forms of bokeh

• past tense: bokehed
• plural: bokehs
• comparative: more bokeh
• superlative: most bokeh
• present tense: bokehs
• future tense: will bokeh
• perfect tense: have bokeh
• continuous tense: is bokehing
• singular: bokeh
• positive degree: bokeh
• infinitive: to bokeh
• gerund: bokehing
• participle: bokehed

Origin and Evolution of bokeh

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'bokeh' originated in Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in photography to describe the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in a photograph, 'bokeh' has since been adopted in the English language to refer to the same concept.