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noun
A particularly unfavorable or mediocre moment or aspect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: highlight, midlight
noun
In hairstyling, a highlight in a darker color rather than a lighter one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cosmetics, lifestyle
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verb
To dye (part of the hair) a darker color than the rest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From low + light. Formed by analogy with highlight.
