highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/verb 5noun 3forms 4 verb5 •To make prominent; emphasize. •To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference. •To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest. •To be a highlight of. •(Internet) To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen. noun3 •An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated. •(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.Meeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain.We'll be broadcasting the news highlights every half an hour. •A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest. formshighlighted · highlit · highlighting · highlights