midlight Meaning & Definition
What Does Midlight Mean?
Midlight is used as a noun meaning A moment or aspect neither favorable or unfavorable; a neutral happening or incident. It is also used to mean An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is somewhat illuminated. As a verb, it means To dye (part of the hair) a slightly darker color than the rest.
Quick Facts About Midlight
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | midlights |
| Verb forms | midlights, midlighting, midlighted |
Midlight Definition (Noun)
- A moment or aspect neither favorable or unfavorable; a neutral happening or incident.
- An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is somewhat illuminated.
- In hairstyling, a highlight in a slightly darker color rather than a lighter one.
Midlight as a Verb
- To dye (part of the hair) a slightly darker color than the rest.
Synonyms of Midlight
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Midlight synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
midlight (plural midlights)
midlight (third-person singular simple present midlights, present participle midlighting, simple past and past participle midlighted)
Origin of Midlight
From mid + light. Formed by analogy with lowlight and highlight.
Common Questions About Midlight
Is midlight a noun or a verb?
Midlight is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of midlight?
The plural of midlight is midlights.
What is the past tense of midlight?
The past tense of midlight is midlighted. The present participle is midlighting.