afterlight

[ af-ter-lahyt, ahf- ]

noun

1. the light visible in the sky after sunset; afterglow.
2. a view of past events; retrospect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of afterlight¹

First recorded in 1890–95; after + light ¹

Example Sentences

Heavy clouds dimmed the afterlight.

From Literature

And a favorite among Instagram users is Afterlight, a $.99 app stuffed with 75 filters, 78 textures, and 128 different frames.

From Time

Afterlight is an app that’s great for playing with clarity, contrast, saturation and exposure.

From Los Angeles Times

What were leaps in “Afterlight” become lifts here.

From New York Times

For access to Afterlight’s full range of features, you need to make in-app purchases.

From New York Times

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