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limelight in Italian

limelight in Italian is luci della ribalta, lucci della rabata — limelight means the center of public attention; fame and visibility.

limelight in Italian

luci della ribalta
noun
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
lucci della rabata
noun
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?

  1. noun The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
    "After the award, she found herself thrust into the limelight."
  2. 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 Italian?

"limelight" in Italian is luci della ribalta, lucci della rabata. 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 Italian, "limelight" is luci della ribalta, lucci della rabata.

Are there other ways to say "limelight" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "limelight": luci della ribalta, lucci della rabata.

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