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Meaning of illumination
The primary meaning of "illumination" is related to the act or state of making something brighter and more understandable.
Etymology of illumination
The word "illumination" comes from the Latin "illuminatio", which is derived from "illuminare", meaning "to light up" or "to make bright"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe both physical and metaphorical light
Synonyms
enlightenment
understanding
insight
awareness
knowledge
perception
comprehension
realization
perception
discernment
appreciation
recognition
enlightenment
edification
instruction
education
culture
erudition
sophistication
refinement
enlightenment
awareness
intuition
acumen
astuteness
sharpness
brilliance
radiance
glow
light
luminosity
incandescence
effulgence
resplendence
luminousness
brightness
beaming
shining
sparkling
glimmering
gleaming
dazzling
glaring
Definitions
- The act of making something brighter and more understandable, or the state of being made brighter and more understandable
- * The provision of artificial light in a place, especially in a building or room
- * A decorative feature, such as a design or pattern, that is added to a manuscript or book, typically in a bright or colorful way
Usage Examples
- The city's illumination at night is a breathtaking sight
- * The professor's explanation provided illumination on the complex topic
- * The manuscript's illumination is a testament to the skill of the medieval artists
Antonyms
darkness
gloom
obscurity
murkiness
dimness
faintness
dullness
bleakness
somberness
dreariness
sadness
melancholy
despondency
despair
hopelessness
blackness
shadows
shade
cloudiness
overcast
gloominess
dismalness
drear
dullness