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- [ih-loo-muh-ney-ting]
- /ɪˈlu məˌneɪ tɪŋ/
- /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-loo-muh-ney-ting]
- /ɪˈlu məˌneɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of illuminating word
- verb with object illuminating to enlighten, as with knowledge. 2
- adjective illuminating Archaic. illuminated. 1
- adjective illuminating Obsolete. enlightened. 1
- verb with object illuminating to supply or brighten with light; light up. 1
- verb with object illuminating to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject). 1
- verb with object illuminating to decorate with lights, as in celebration. 1
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Origin of illuminating
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; illuminate + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Illuminating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
illuminating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
illuminating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illuminating
adj illuminating
- illuminated — to supply or brighten with light; light up.
- incandescent — (of light) produced by incandescence.
- luminescent — the emission of light not caused by incandescence and occurring at a temperature below that of incandescent bodies.
- fluorescent — possessing the property of fluorescence; exhibiting fluorescence.
adjective illuminating
- enlightening — Present participle of enlighten.
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- instructive — serving to instruct or inform; conveying instruction, knowledge, or information; enlightening.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
Antonyms for illuminating
adjective illuminating
- confusing — Something that is confusing makes it difficult for people to know exactly what is happening or what to do.
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