Definition of "lighting" []

• The state of being lighted; illumination. (noun)
• The method or equipment used to provide artificial illumination. (noun)
• The illumination so provided. (noun)
• The act or process of igniting. (noun)

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• "He smiled suddenly, the expression lighting up his whole face."
• "And— He smiled suddenly, the expression lighting up his rather somber face."
• "In the example, the author moves an open book from a plain white background to a wood floor, and though the lighting is a little conspicuous, the results are still impressive."