uplighted
Lit from underneath
Uplighted describes something illuminated from below, with light directed upward rather than down: uplighted trees lined the pathway, The fountain was dramatically uplighted at night.
The effect creates atmosphere in architectural and landscape lighting, often producing dramatic shadows.
Also spelled uplit.
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- enhancingIncreasing quality or value
- beautifyingMaking more attractive
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- attractivePleasing to behold
appealing · graceful · sculptural · atmospheric · warm · inviting · accentuated · contoured
Concentrated illumination source
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- floodlightBroad outdoor illumination source
- torchlightIllumination from burning brand
- beamStructural support member
glow · facade · monument · sculpture · ambient · luminous · radiance · brightness
Strikingly expressive or sudden
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
- performanceCarrying out a task
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- footlightsLamps at stage edge
theatrical · set design · spectacle · actor · scene · director · production · backstage
flattering
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- enhancingIncreasing quality or value
- beautifyingMaking more attractive
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
attractive · appealing · graceful · sculptural · atmospheric · warm · inviting · accentuated · contoured · shadowed
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- backlightIllumination behind a display
- floodlightBroad outdoor illumination source
- torchlightIllumination from burning brand
beam · glow · facade · monument · sculpture · ambient · luminous · radiance · brightness · sconce
dramatic
Strikingly expressive or sudden
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
- performanceCarrying out a task
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
footlights · theatrical · set design · spectacle · actor · scene · director · production · backstage · gel