noun
- illumination from behind a subject or object
- a light source positioned behind a display screen to make it visible
Usage: technology
verb
- to illuminate from behind
Examples
- The photographer used natural backlight from the window.
- The laptop’s backlight makes the screen easy to read in dim conditions.
- Strong backlight can create dramatic silhouettes in portraits.
- My phone’s backlight automatically adjusts to ambient lighting.
- The stage designer decided to backlight the dancers for a striking effect.
- Without the backlight, the LCD display would be impossible to see.
- The sunset provided perfect backlight for the wedding photos.