Illuminating

/ɪˈluː.mə.neɪ.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of illuminate; to light up or make clear.

The artist is illuminating the canvas with vibrant colors.

adjective

providing light; brightening.

The illuminating street lamps made the neighborhood feel safer at night.

clarifying or enlightening; providing insight or understanding.

The professor gave an illuminating lecture on the complexities of human behavior.

serving to educate or inform.

The documentary was illuminating, showcasing the struggles of climate change in vivid detail.

Derived from the Latin 'illuminare', meaning 'to light up'.

light bulb moment

a sudden realization or insight

shed light on

to clarify or explain something

illuminate the issue

to make a problem or subject clearer

illuminate

to light up or make clear

illumination

the act of lighting up or the state of being lit

luminary

a person who inspires or influences others in a particular field

mind-blowing

That explanation was mind-blowing, totally illuminating!

light bulb idea

When she spoke, I had a light bulb idea that was truly illuminating.