backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit 

: lit from behind

a backlit photograph/scene

a backlit display

Examples of backlit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The multifunction steering wheel also has real buttons, as the Jetta never got a facelift with the controversial capacitive steering wheel, but the climate controls are on a capacitive panel that is at least backlit at night. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

There is also support for HDR built in to intelligently balance exposure in high-contrast environments, ensuring backlit faces remain visible. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Bathrooms feature marble countertops, backlit mirrors, and a stair-step divider between the toilet and vanity that nods to Pueblo architecture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The ribbed glass inserts in the portholes are backlit to provide a warm glow and layered light. — Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backlit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit
• moonlit

Kids Definition

backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit 

: lit from behind