illumination

Definitions

1. The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated
3. Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
   countable, uncountable
4. Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights
5. Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
   countable, uncountable
6. Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb)
7. Splendour; brightness.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable
8. Splendour; brightness
9. Enlightening influence; inspiration.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable
10. Enlightening influence; inspiration

Equivalents

Examples

“The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.”

“Streetlights provide⟳ illumination at night.”

“The philosopher’s work⟳ gave intellectual illumination to many.”

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