English Explanatory Dictionary

lowlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particularly unfavorable or mediocre moment or aspect.
  2. In hairstyling, a highlight in a darker color rather than a lighter one.
verb
  1. To dye (part of the hair) a darker color than the rest.

Word forms

lowlight lowlights lowlighting lowlighted

Etymology

From low + light. Formed by analogy with highlight.

Antonyms

highlight midlight
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