Lighting

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of lighting

noun the arrangement of lights for a particular purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The lighting in the room is very bright.

A2 She bought new lighting fixtures for her bedroom.

B1 The theater's lighting design added to the overall atmosphere of the play.

B2 The photographer adjusted the lighting to capture the perfect shot.

C1 The lighting technician meticulously set up the stage lights for the concert.

C2 The museum's exhibit was enhanced by the expertly curated lighting.

verb present participle of the verb 'light', which means to illuminate or provide light

Example Sentences

A1 She is lighting a candle in the dark room.

A2 He is lighting the fire to keep us warm.

B1 The stage manager is responsible for lighting the set during the play.

B2 The photographer is skilled at lighting the scene to capture the perfect shot.

C1 The interior designer is known for her expertise in lighting different spaces.

C2 The cinematographer meticulously plans the lighting for each scene in the film.

Grammatical Forms of lighting

• past tense: lit
• plural: lightings
• comparative: lighter
• superlative: lightest
• present tense: light
• future tense: will light
• perfect tense: have lit
• continuous tense: is lighting
• singular: lighting
• positive degree: light
• infinitive: to light
• gerund: lighting
• participle: lighted

Origin and Evolution of lighting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lighting' originated from the Middle English word 'lighten', which comes from the Old English word 'līhtan' meaning 'to make light or illuminate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lighting' has evolved to encompass not only the act of illuminating or making something bright but also refers to the fixtures and equipment used to create artificial light in indoor and outdoor spaces.