illuminating

Meanings

• Adjective, Verb

  Making something bright or clear.

  - "The light from the lamp was illuminating."
  - "The illuminating speech inspired the audience."

• Adjective, Verb

  Providing knowledge or understanding.

  - "The teacher's explanations were illuminating."
  - "The illuminating article provided new insights."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illuminating
shining , dining , wining , whining , signing

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Variants

List of all variants of illuminating that leads to same result
illuminating , illuminatingly , illuminate , illuminated , illuminates , illuminator , illuminators

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Forms

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illuminates, illuminatingly, illuminated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'luminari' meaning 'to shine' or 'to make light'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'illuminating' was used in medieval Europe to describe the process of adding hand-painted details to manuscripts.

2. In astronomy, an 'illuminating' object is one that reflects or emits light, making it visible to observers.

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Related Concepts

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1. enlightenment: A state of spiritual or intellectual understanding and awareness.

2. illumination: The act of shedding light on something or making it clear.

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Culture

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In literature, 'illuminating' is often used to describe a moment of clarity or understanding. In art, the term can be used to describe a painting or sculpture that sheds light on a subject or theme.

How to Memorize "illuminating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your mind.
   - Imagine a bright light shining down on a dark room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'illuminating' with the idea of making something clear or bright.
   - Think of the word 'enlightening' as a synonym.

3. mnemonics
   

   - I Like Making Understanding New Ideas Terrifically

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