Overlight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlaɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overlight is a verb meaning (transitive) To illuminate too brightly.
Meaning
(transitive) To illuminate too brightly.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To illuminate from above.
- excessive light
- (dated) Too light or frivolous; giddy.
Example Sentences
Also that they be not overlight and wanton of behaviour.
An overlight maketh the eyes dazzle, insomuch as perpetual looking against the ſun would cause blindness.
"Cal stood on the neat porch and kept his finger on the bell until the harsh overlight flashed on and the night bolt rasped and Mrs. Bacon looked out.
Thus the stereotype is overlighted by the archetype, just as in conventional Egyptian statuary the historical pharoah is often shown standing under the god, the wings of Horus.
Word Forms
- overlights
- overlighting
- overlit
- overlighted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overshow, overbow, overlead, overload, overlade, overween.
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