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Vocabulary Entry
sidelight
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A light or illumination that comes from the side; a minor or secondary source of light.
Example Sentences
"The sidelights in the room created a warm and inviting atmosphere."
"She enjoyed reading with the sidelights on her desk."
"The sidelights on the car helped illuminate the narrow road."
V
verb
To illuminate or highlight something from the side.
Example Sentences
"The artist decided to sidelight the painting to emphasize its texture."
"They sidelighted the sculpture to enhance its shadow play."
"The director asked for a sidelighting effect during the scene."
A
adjective
Of or relating to something that provides side illumination or is secondary in importance.
Example Sentences
"The sidelighted features of the house accentuated its architectural design."
"The sidelights offer a sidelighted view of what the house looks like."
"Her sidelighted opinions were often overlooked in discussions."