limelight — the center of public attention or interest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the center of public attention or interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
Korean meaning: 세상의 주목을 받는 곳, 각광받는 위치
Korean pronunciation: **라임**라이트
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, she found herself thrust into the limelight and couldn't even buy groceries without being recognized.
- The CEO prefers to stay out of the limelight and let his products speak for themselves.
- My cat somehow managed to steal the limelight at my wedding by walking down the aisle during the ceremony.
limelight
NOUN//ˈlaɪmlaɪt//
the center of public attention or interest
the center of public attention or interest
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From backstage shadows to spotlight and daylight - she claims her limelight!
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Origin
19세기 극장에서 석회(lime)를 가열해 만든 강렬한 조명을 무대 중앙의 주연 배우를 비추는 데 사용했던 것에서 유래. 이 조명을 받는 배우가 가장 주목받았기 때문에 '관심의 중심'이라는 의미가 생겨났다.
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“After winning the lottery, she found herself thrust into the limelight and couldn't even buy groceries without being recognized.”
“The CEO prefers to stay out of the limelight and let his products speak for themselves.”
“My cat somehow managed to steal the limelight at my wedding by walking down the aisle during the ceremony.”
“The young politician basked in the limelight after her viral speech about climate change.”
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