korostus — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
korostus is used for these senses in English:
- accent (linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
- accent Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings.
- highlight (painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
accent — full definition
- noun A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, typical of a region, country, or social group.
- noun A mark placed over a letter to show pronunciation or stress.
- noun A detail that stands out and adds emphasis or contrast, especially in design.
- verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.
highlight — full definition
- noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
- noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
- noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
- verb To draw special attention to something.