indirect lighting

noun

1. reflected or diffused light, used especially in interiors to avoid glare or shadows.

indirect lighting

noun

1. reflected or diffused light from a concealed source

Word History and Origins

Origin of indirect lighting¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

For a dreamy mood, indirect lighting is much softer than direct, overhead lighting.

From Seattle Times

The company also added WiZ bar and floor lights as options for indirect lighting and wall-washing, which are available now.

From The Verge

“That’s not real. Outdoor environments you expect a little bit gradation and shadows. Indoor environments you expect a lot — indoor light sources and indirect lighting change the way things look.”

From Los Angeles Times

He charts in Eden the first indirect lighting, the first mixed drink, the first recorded instance of a couple splitting a dish.

From New York Times

African mahogany covers the ceiling, which is sloped here and there; indirect lighting casts a glow over the interior, outfitted with a handsome communal table.

From Washington Post