Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Spotlight

• (noun) a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
• (noun) a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
• (verb) illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
• (verb) move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"

Synonyms of Spotlight

• Limelight
• Glare
• Public Eye
• Spot
• Foreground
• Highlight
• Play Up

Antonyms of Spotlight

• Background
• Play Down

Homophones of Spotlight