I. ˈhī-ˌlīt noun
Date: circa 1889
1. : the lightest spot or area (as in a painting) : any of several spots in a modeled drawing or painting that receives the greatest amount of illumination
2. : something (as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
II. transitive verb
( -light·ed ; -light·ing )
Date: 1927
1. : to throw a strong light on
2.
a. : to center attention on
b. : to constitute a highlight of
3.
a. : to mark (text) with a highlighter
b. : to cause (as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on a computer screen