midlight

noun, verb — 4 senses

midlight

noun

Etymology From mid + light. Formed by analogy with lowlight and highlight.

1

Uncommon A moment or aspect neither favorable or unfavorable; a neutral happening or incident.

2

Arts, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Photography An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is somewhat illuminated.

3

Cosmetics, Lifestyle In hairstyling, a highlight in a slightly darker color rather than a lighter one.

midlight

verb

Etymology From mid + light. Formed by analogy with lowlight and highlight.

1

Cosmetics, Lifestyle To dye (part of the hair) a slightly darker color than the rest.

Coordinate terms
lowlight, highlight

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