Highlighted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Highlighted

Highlighted (verb)

  1. to throw a strong light on
  2. to center attention on, emphasize, stress
  3. to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of, to constitute a highlight of

Highlighted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in spotlighted, floodlit

    similar: floodlit, spotlighted, ablaze, alight, bright, brightened, illuminated, illumined, light, lightsome, lit, ignited, kindled, moonlit, shiny, sunlit, sunny, sunshiny
    opposite: blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, dimmed, dusk, dusky, lightless, pitch-black, pitch-dark, tenebrous, unlit, gloomy, somber, sunless, cloudy, murky, obscured, shadowlike, shadowy, gray, leaden, pale, lightproof

Highlighted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell"

    similar: accented, accentuated, emphasized, featured, foregrounded, illuminated, played up, pointed (up), pressed, punctuated, stressed, bore down on, made much of
    related: focused, identified, pinpointed, spotlighted, advertised, boosted, plugged, promoted, publicized, overplayed
    opposite: de-emphasized, played down
    near: toned (down), underemphasized, understated, belittled, discounted, disparaged, minimized

Related Entry: Highlight (verb)

Highlight is a different word from Highlighted. The synonyms below are for highlight, not for highlighted.

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell"

    similar: accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, foreground, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress, bear down on, make much of
    related: focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, overplay
    opposite: de-emphasize, play down
    near: tone (down), underemphasize, understate, belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Highlighted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Highlighted:

floodlit, spotlighted, ablaze, alight, bright, brightened, illuminated, illumined, light, lightsome, lit, ignited, kindled, moonlit, shiny, sunlit, sunny, sunshiny, accented, accentuated, emphasized, featured, foregrounded, played up, pointed (up), pressed, punctuated, stressed, bore down on, made much of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Highlighted

Words with the opposite meaning of Highlighted:

blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, dimmed, dusk, dusky, lightless, pitch-black, pitch-dark, tenebrous, unlit, gloomy, somber, sunless, cloudy, murky, obscured, shadowlike, shadowy, gray, leaden, pale, lightproof, de-emphasized, played down

Related Words for Highlighted

focused, identified, pinpointed, advertised, boosted, plugged, promoted, publicized, overplayed

Near Antonyms of Highlighted

toned (down), underemphasized, understated, belittled, discounted, disparaged, minimized

Word Forms of Highlighted

Inflections: highlighting, highlights

Origin & Etymology of Highlighted

First known use: 1881

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlighted

What does "Highlighted" mean?

"Highlighted" means to throw a strong light on. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to throw a strong light on. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Highlighted"?

Other words for "Highlighted" include floodlit, spotlighted, ablaze, alight, bright, brightened, illuminated and illumined. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Highlighted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Highlighted"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Highlighted". Common alternatives include floodlit, spotlighted, ablaze, alight, bright, brightened, illuminated, illumined, light and lightsome.

What is the opposite of "Highlighted"?

Antonyms of "Highlighted" include blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, dimmed, dusk and dusky. Near antonyms include toned (down), underemphasized, understated and belittled.

How do you use "Highlighted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Highlighted" in a sentence: "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell".

Is "Highlighted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Highlighted" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Highlighted" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

What is the origin of the word "Highlighted"?

First known use: 1881.