limelight in German
limelight in German is Rampenlicht, Kalklicht — limelight means the center of public attention; fame and visibility.
limelight in German
Rampenlicht
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
Kalklicht
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
What does "limelight" mean?
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noun The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
"After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight."
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noun Historical: a bright stage light produced by heating a block of lime, once used in theatres.
"Before electric lighting, actors performed under limelight."
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limelight in a sentence
- After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight.
- Before electric lighting, actors performed under limelight.
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What is "limelight" in German?
"limelight" in German is Rampenlicht, Kalklicht. limelight means: The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
How do you use "limelight" in a sentence?
Example: "After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight." In German, "limelight" is Rampenlicht, Kalklicht.
Are there other ways to say "limelight" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "limelight": Rampenlicht, Kalklicht.
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