limelight

limelight is a 9-letter English word with 2 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting. Face value is 15 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 15 · Words With Friends 18 · 2 senses

Definitions

1. noun. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
2. noun. a focus of public attention

   "he enjoyed being in the limelight"

   "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"

   Synonyms: glare, spotlight

Synonyms

glare, spotlight

Common word forms

limelights, limelighter

Words from these letters

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