backlit

[ bak-lit ]

adjective

1. illuminated from behind:

   The space probe was able to capture backlit images of Saturn’s rings from the far side of its moons.

2. Electronics. (of a flat-panel screen) illuminated by a backlight; able to show an image, even in low light, because a light source is projected behind the screen, creating a contrast for the user:

   Backlit screens on phones and tablets have been shown to disrupt sleep patterns when used at bedtime.

backlit

/ bækˈlɪt /

adjective

1. illuminated from behind

   a backlit screen

Word History and Origins

Origin of backlit¹

First recorded in 1955–60; back ¹ + lit ¹

Example Sentences

The shape of the mouse promotes a comfortable grip in a hybrid, horizontal ergonomic design, and it’s finished off by customizable backlit trim that users can turn on and off with the press of a button.

From Popular-Science

It performs beautifully in backlit situations and does an excellent job differentiating between similar tones.

From Popular-Science

The device is slim, lightweight, and offers an attractive backlit keyboard in addition to a built-in pen with sensitivity to 4,096 levels of pressure and tilt making the feel comparable to paper drawing.

From Popular-Science

The device is slim, lightweight, and offers an attractive backlit keyboard in addition to a spin design allowing transitioning of use from laptop to tablet.

From Popular-Science

Keyboards like Logitech’s backlit Combo Touch turn your iPad into the closest thing to an iPad Pro without the added cost.

From Time

A model, backlit by the runway, walks the runway at the Just Cavalli show on Thursday.

From The Daily Beast