overlighting

/ˈoʊvərˌlaɪtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or practice of providing too much light; excessive illumination.
    • Overlighting of outdoor areas contributes to light pollution.
    • Overlighting in offices can cause eye strain and fatigue.
    • The museum avoided overlighting to protect the ancient manuscripts.
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adjective
  1. That provides too much light; causing excessive brightness.
    • They replaced the overlighting bulbs with softer ones.
    • Overlighting street lamps disturb the sleep of nearby residents.
    • The overlighting chandelier made the dining room feel harsh.