ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Illuminating

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Illuminating is an adjective meaning Providing illumination or light.

Meaning

Providing illumination or light.

More Meanings

  1. (figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.
  2. present participle and gerund of illuminate.

Example Sentences

An illuminating article in a recent issue of the Eastern Region's Civil Engineering News points out that where coal is worked over a reasonably large area, it is not only the whole of the strata above the workings, but also an area beyond which is liable to subside at varying rates after the coal has been removed.

Synonyms for illuminating

Depending on context, synonyms include clarifying, explanatory, revelatory, light, enlightening.

Antonyms for illuminating

Common opposites include unenlightening, unilluminating.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include light, enlightening, luminous, illumination, shining, flare.

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