backlights
/ˈbækˌlaɪts/
verb
- To illuminate something from behind, typically a screen, display, or object.
- The artist backlights the painting to give it a glowing effect.
- This keyboard backlights each key so you can type in the dark.
- The designer backlights the logo to make it stand out at night.
Synonyms
noun
- Lights positioned behind something to illuminate it from the rear, often used in displays, screens, or signs.
- The TV's backlights make the picture brighter and clearer.
- Photographers sometimes use backlights to create a silhouette effect.
- The sign's backlights flickered, so the store replaced them.