circumlitio

/sərˈkʌmlɪˈtɪoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A surrounding or enveloping light, especially in an artistic context.

“The circumlitio of the painting added a sense of grandeur to the entire scene.”

Synonyms

  • enveloping glow
  • surrounding light

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadow