highlighter
noun
Simple meaning
A fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text.
Pronunciation
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hylyterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhaɪlaɪtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text
A cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones
A marker pen used to highlight text.
A cosmetic product that reflects light, used to emphasize the contours of the face etc.
That which highlights or emphasizes something.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text
Used this way, highlighter is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent.
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