lighting

The word “lighting” has 2 syllables: light-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for lighting?

In the thesaurus, “lighting” has 102 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lighting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lighting

Antonyms for lighting

Meanings of lighting

  • verb
    1. To start (a fire).
    2. To set fire to; to set burning.
    3. To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
    4. To become ignited; to take fire.
    5. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
    6. To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
    7. To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter.
    8. To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
    9. To find by chance.
    10. To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice.
    11. To alight; to land or come down.
  • noun
    1. The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
    2. The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
    3. The process of annealing metals.

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant used soft lighting to create a cozy atmosphere.
  • Good lighting is essential for taking clear photographs.
  • They upgraded the street lighting to improve safety at night.
  • Stage lighting can dramatically change the mood of a performance.
  • The new office design includes natural lighting from large windows.

On this page you'll find 140 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lighting, such as: alighting, arc lamp, arc light, arising, ascending, ashing, baking.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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radiating

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dark lantern

igniting

lamp

baking

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  • uncomfortably warm
  • very warm

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