1. excessive or too much lighting in a space or area
Usage: photography; interior design

1. present participle of overlight; providing too much light to something
Usage: photography; technical

Examples

• The overlighting in the photography studio washed out all the details in the portrait.
• The designer warned against overlighting the dining room, which would create harsh shadows.
• They were overlighting the stage, making it difficult for the audience to see the actors’ expressions.
• The overlighting of the retail space made customers feel uncomfortable.
• By overlighting the workspace, they actually reduced productivity due to glare.
• The photographer adjusted the setup to avoid overlighting the subject’s face.