ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

lighting

gb/lˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ B1 abstract
1

Light in a place; illumination

the light in a room or place

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [lighting] in/for [place]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Do not confuse lighting with lightning (storms).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
illumination (More formal and general.) | light (More basic and less specific about setup/quality.) | brightness (Focuses on intensity rather than source or design.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
darkness (No or very little light.) | gloom (Dim, unpleasant darkness.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
good lighting |poor lighting |bright lighting |low lighting |overhead lighting |fluorescent lighting |LED lighting |natural lighting |indoor lighting |outdoor lighting
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily_life |home |design
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The kitchen has great lighting, so it’s easy to cook at night.
  • The hallway lighting is too dim to read the signs clearly.
  • We improved the lighting in the office to reduce eye strain.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting in this room is bright.
  • There is not enough lighting here.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 abstract
2

Lighting for photos, film, or TV

the lights used to make a scene look a certain way

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [lighting] for/in [photo/scene/shoot]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may say lights when they mean lighting (overall look/arrangement).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
illumination (More general; does not strongly suggest creative control.) | light design (Emphasizes planned artistic choices.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
flat light (Opposes dramatic or shaped lighting; little contrast.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
dramatic lighting |soft lighting |harsh lighting |cinematic lighting |studio lighting |portrait lighting |back lighting |low-key lighting |high-key lighting |lighting setup
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
arts_media |photography |film_tv
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting in that scene makes the room feel tense and claustrophobic.
  • We had to redo the shoot because the lighting was uneven.
  • Good lighting can make a simple interview look professional.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting in the photo is soft.
  • The lighting makes her face look bright.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 entity
3

Lights and lighting equipment

lamps and equipment that give light

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [lighting] for [building/event/stage]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often used as a mass noun: lighting is installed/changed (not usually lightings).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lights (Common and short; can mean individual lamps rather than the whole system.) | fixtures (Refers mainly to the installed units, not overall equipment.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
blackout (A situation where lights are off or unavailable (especially in theatres/cities).)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
stage lighting |theatre lighting |event lighting |architectural lighting |lighting system |lighting rig |lighting fixtures |installed lighting |lighting controls |lighting budget
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
home |work |arts_media
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They upgraded the lighting in the store to make the products stand out.
  • The band brought their own lighting for the concert.
  • The technician checked the lighting system before the show started.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting is new in this shop.
  • They turned on the stage lighting.
ਨਾਂਵ B2 process
4

Act of lighting something

the action of making a flame or light start

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: the lighting of [candle/fire]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
More often expressed with the verb light (e.g., to light a candle) than with the noun lighting.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignition (More technical; often used for engines or fuel.) | kindling (Usually refers to starting a fire with small sticks; not general.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
extinguishing (Putting out a flame.) | snuffing out (Extinguishing a small flame, especially a candle.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the lighting of candles |the lighting of a fire |ceremonial lighting |lighting the candles |lighting a cigarette |lighting the grill
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting of candles marked the start of the ceremony.
  • After the lighting of the fire, everyone gathered around to warm up.
  • The manual explains the safe lighting of the grill.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The lighting of the candles was slow.
  • Lighting a fire can be dangerous.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
lighting
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
light - ing (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: lighting
  • Plural: lighting, lightings
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
lightings noun
Core family
light noun A1
Related words
lighter noun A2 lighten verb B1 daylight noun A2 spotlight noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unlit adjective
Advanced or less common
floodlight noun backlight noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

ambient lighting

1
/ˈæmbiənt lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

General background light

the main, general light in a room

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The bedroom has soft ambient lighting and no harsh overhead lights.
  • Good ambient lighting makes the space feel bigger.
  • We added ambient lighting behind the TV.

artificial lighting

1
/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from lamps, not sun

light from lamps, not from the sun

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The office relies mostly on artificial lighting during winter.
  • Artificial lighting can affect how colors look in a room.
  • Plants near the window do better than those under artificial lighting.

emergency lighting

1
/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Backup lights in emergencies

backup lights for emergencies

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Emergency lighting came on when the power went out.
  • The inspector checked the emergency lighting in the stairwell.
  • Emergency lighting must be tested regularly.

mood lighting

1
/mˈud lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Soft light for a mood

soft light that creates a nice feeling

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They turned on some mood lighting for dinner.
  • The restaurant uses mood lighting to make the space feel intimate.
  • I like mood lighting in the living room in the evening.

natural lighting

1
/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from the sun

light from the sun

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • This apartment gets a lot of natural lighting in the afternoon.
  • She prefers to take portraits in natural lighting.
  • Natural lighting can change quickly on cloudy days.

stage lighting

1
/stˈeɪd͡ʒ lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights used in performances

lights used for a concert or play

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The stage lighting changed color with the music.
  • Stage lighting made it hard to see the audience.
  • They hired a specialist to program the stage lighting.

street lighting

1
/stɹˈit lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights along roads

lights on streets at night

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The street lighting is poor on that road, so drivers need to be careful.
  • The city upgraded its street lighting to LED bulbs.
  • Better street lighting can make neighborhoods feel safer.

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