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Definition of illuminating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
informativeproviding insight or clarity on a subject
- Her lecture was illuminating, shedding light on complex topics..
2.
lightingproviding light to see clearly
- The illuminating street lamps made the dark alley visible..
Expressions with illuminating
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event that provides new knowledge or insight
The lecture on climate change was an illuminating experience for the students.
Origin of illuminating
Latin, illuminare (to light up)
Terms with illuminating included in their meaning
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urban illumination
street lights illuminating a city at night
brightness
in a way that is bright or illuminating
illumination
column of light illuminating a specific area
philosophy
self-illuminating and self-evident
illuminating gas
gas made by forcing air through volatile hydrocarbons
light
shining brightly or illuminating
gas lighting
enrich illuminating gas by adding a carbon-rich vapor or liquid
medical
instrument for illuminating body cavities
Examples of illuminating in a sentence
His book is illuminating, offering new perspectives on history. The illuminating headlights helped us see through the fog. The illuminating candles created a cozy atmosphere in the room.
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- French:éclairant, lumineux, ...
- German:aufschlussreich, erleuchtend, ...
- Italian:illuminante, luminoso, ...
- Spanish:esclarecedor, luminoso, ...
- Portuguese:iluminador, ...
- Chinese:启发性的, 照明的, ...
- Japanese:啓発的な, 照らす, ...
- Arabic:موضِّح, مُنِير, ...
- Hebrew:מַבְהִיר, מֵאִיר, ...
- Russian:просветительный, освещающий, ...
- Ukrainian:пізнавальний, освітлювальний, ...
- Hindi:ज्ञानवर्धक, रोशन, ...
Definition of illuminate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
lightshine light on something to make it visible
- The flashlight illuminated the dark room.
2.
make clearhelp to clarify or explain
- A good teacher can illuminate complex subjects..
3.
celebrationRare UK decorate something with lights for celebrationRare UK
- They illuminated the house for the festival.
4.
artDated decorate a manuscript with ornamental designsDated
- The monks illuminated the ancient texts beautifully.
Noun
enlightened personperson with special insight or who enlightens others
- The illuminate shared wisdom with the group.
Origin of illuminate
Latin, illuminare (to light up)
Examples of illuminate in a sentence
The artist used a spotlight to illuminate the sculpture. The documentary aims to illuminate the issue of climate change. Her research helped illuminate the historical context of the novel. The streets were illuminated for the holiday season. They illuminated the garden with fairy lights for the wedding. Artists were hired to illuminate the medieval manuscripts.
She learned how to illuminate pages with gold leaf. The illuminate guided novices through the ancient teachings. She was praised as an illuminate by her students.
View all translations of illuminate
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- French:illuminer, illuminé, ...
- German:erleuchten, Erleuchteter, ...
- Italian:illuminare, illuminato, ...
- Spanish:iluminar, iluminado, ...
- Portuguese:iluminar, iluminado, ...
- Chinese:照亮, 启迪者, ...
- Japanese:照らす, 啓発者, ...
- Arabic:أَضاءَ, مُسْتَنِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָאִיר, נָאוֹר, ...
- Russian:освещать, просветлённый, ...
- Ukrainian:освітити, просвітитель, ...
- Hindi:रोशन करना, प्रबुद्ध व्यक्ति, ...
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