Illumination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Illumination is a noun meaning The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
Meaning
The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
More Meanings
- Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
- Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
- (figurative) Splendour; brightness.
- (figurative) Enlightening influence; inspiration.
Example Sentences
The room was filled with soft illumination from the candles.
The philosopher’s work gave intellectual illumination to many.
The people hereabouts, sir, would seem to dispense with street illumination, and it is very dark tonight.
Word Forms
- illuminations
Synonyms for illumination
Depending on context, synonyms include lumination, light, miniature, illuminance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miniature, light, illuminance, illuminating, luminance, luminosity.
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