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Common collocations with lighting in American Collocation

lighting noun uncountable

US /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

artificial

artificial
electric
fluorescent

The salon is illuminated by fluorescent lighting.

creating a particular mood or feeling

atmospheric
moody

The atmospheric lighting gave a spooky feel to the whole play.

natural

natural

Unfortunately the lack of budget means natural lighting only, so the indoor scenes are very dark.

outdoor

exterior
external
outdoor

There is ample parking and also exterior lighting.

indoor

indoor
interior

The remote control will switch on all of the car’s lights, as well as the interior lighting.

bright

bright

The building has been modernised with spacious entrances, bright lighting, and underfloor heating among the improvements.

not too bright

low
soft
subdued
subtle

Watch the DVD in a room with subdued lighting.

not bright enough

bad
dim
poor

The lighting is so dim in Act 2 that it is difficult to see all the figures on stage.

enough

adequate
good
proper

There should be adequate lighting in all urban streets and parks.

on ceiling

overhead

You can use desk lamps in place of overhead lighting.