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uplight

uplight

1 4.4
A lamp that directs light upward to light walls or ceilings
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌlaɪt/
: luz ascendente
  • The uplight in the corner of the room illuminated the ceiling beautifully.

Examples

  • The uplight is beautiful.

  • The new uplight in the hallway made the space feel brighter and more open.

  • She chose an uplight to highlight the artwork on the upper walls.

  • A single uplight can create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room.

  • Look at that uplight!

  • For a cozy atmosphere, place an uplight next to your favorite reading chair.

  • They installed several uplights along the walls to enhance the gallery's artwork.

Synonyms

lamp
vsuplight
348 1.0

Something that gives light for a room or table

is a fixture that sends light upward instead of lighting every direction
lighting fixture
vsuplight
  • Specialized
2 3.4

A device fixed to a ceiling or wall that holds a lamp to give light

is specifically a fixture that directs light upward for walls or ceilings
uplighting
vsuplight
1 5.0

Light that shines upward to make walls or buildings look attractive

is the physical lamp or fixture that creates that upward decorative lighting
torchère
vsuplight
9.9

A tall floor lamp that directs light upward to give soft indirect light

is any fixture that directs light upward, not only a tall floor stand
torcher
vsuplight
  • US
8.1

A tall floor lamp that shines light upward in a room

is often used to light walls or ceilings rather than mainly for room ambience

How Bright

floodlight
8 3.4
spotlight
27 2.9
uplight
1 4.4
table lamp
4 1.0
candle
  • Archaic
3 8.8

Surface Forms

uplight singular
uplights plural

Morphology

uplight = light (transparent) = up + light

A straightforward compound of 'up' + 'light' meaning a light that directs illumination upward; learners who know the components can infer the meaning. [Postprocessing: moved 'up' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Uplight is a simple mix of up (meaning 'up') and light (meaning 'light'), just like headlight or spotlight show their meaning. So, an uplight is a lamp that sends light upward to brighten walls or ceilings.