limelight

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
US: /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

  1. The center of public attention and interest.

    1. She loves being in the limelight.
    2. The scandal thrust him into the unwelcome limelight of the media.

  2. A focus of public attention, often in the entertainment industry.

    1. He enjoyed his time in the limelight.
    2. After years in the limelight, she decided to retire from acting.

Synonyms

attention glory stardom fame recognition prominence publicity
limelight verb

  1. To put someone or something in a prominent position for public attention.

    1. The media will limelight his success.
    2. The article aimed to limelight the positive aspects of the community project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "limelight" in English means: The center of public attention and interest., A focus of public attention, often in the entertainment industry..

The phonetic transcription of "limelight" is /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/ in British English and /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "limelight": attention, glory, stardom, fame, recognition, prominence, publicity.

Example usage of "limelight": "She loves being in the limelight.". More examples on the page.