illuminating

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/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To shine light on something.
To decorate something with lights.
To clarify or make something understandable.
To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.

adjective

Providing illumination or light.
Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

Related words

Synonyms

illustrate quill bring home clarify elucidate explicitize sort out straighten out belight enlighten illumine gleam shine clarifying explanatory revelatory light enlightening

Associated

ies flares illumination edison lettering nebula apparatus illuminated lighting laser shells beam

Rhymes

titillating captivating grating deprecating invigorating excruciating exhilarating fascinating exasperating stimulating

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