FLOODLIGHTED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

variants also floodlighted

as in illuminated

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verb

variants also floodlighted

past tense of floodlight

as in lit

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Adjective

The electronic sword is powered by a rechargeable USB-C port for both play and an illuminated shelf display.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In addition to the new tenants, Younger Partners has been making improvements to the district’s landscaping and the illuminated ring at the intersection of Crockett Street and Currie Street.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of illuminated

Verb

Iranian author Shahrnush Parsipur, who cloaked uncompromising feminist ideals in stories and novels that glowed with magical realism, died on July 3 in San Francisco following a stroke.

— News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026
Hathaway glowed in an embellished Marc by Marc Jacobs mini dress and Miu Miu platform heels, per the HuffPost.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of glowed

Adjective

In a video shared to Instagram on Thursday, July 16, the actress, 47, fluffs her new light blonde locks before making a heart with her hands.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark.

— Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Definition of light

Verb

The fire was ignited by an ammunition spark, the sheriff said.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
But until the one-two of The Good Place and Barry ignited her career less than a decade ago, Carden spent a lot of time watching the people around her get their big break.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of ignited

Verb

As the current Cartoonist Laureate of the state, she has been highly engaged in Vermont culture and history, and says her interest in this couple was kindled by Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, director of Vermont Humanities, who encouraged her to tell their story.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.

— Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026

Definition of kindled

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