Improperly or inadequately lit, or lit in a way that works against the intended effect.
From counter- + lit (past tense of light). A rare or archaic descriptive term for problematic lighting conditions.
This word probably saw its heyday in theater criticism—a 'counterlilit' stage could ruin an entire production, which is why lighting design became recognized as an art form.
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