Word
highlighted
Phoneticshigh·light·ed
US/ˈhaɪˌɫaɪtɪd/
UK/hˈaɪlaɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. describing something that stands out because it is brighter or marked differently from the rest.
adj. characterised by having highlights, either in the context of graphic design, text formatting, or hair colouring.
Examples
“She highlighted the most important dates in her calendar.”
“The report highlighted several safety concerns that the management team had previously ignored.”
“The keynote speaker highlighted the intersection of technology and ethics, arguing that innovation without oversight poses a significant risk to privacy.”
Examples
simple
“She highlighted the most important dates in her calendar.”
contextual
“The report highlighted several safety concerns that the management team had previously ignored.”
complex
“The keynote speaker highlighted the intersection of technology and ethics, arguing that innovation without oversight poses a significant risk to privacy.”
Usage
When referring to hair, it is almost always used as an adjective.