illuminating

UK /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ US /ɪlˈluməneɪtɪŋ/

adj 2

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be, prove | find sth

ADV

extremely, highly, most, very

Her explanation of how the internet works was extremely illuminating for the younger students.

not particularly | quite

Definitions

adj

Providing illumination or light.

Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

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.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

enlightening
informative

Antonyms

unenlightening
unilluminating

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Wiktionary

The planets and the stars insist on illuminating eager minds, being a guide among the darkness.

Tatoeba · #1126387

When I heard my teacher's illuminating explanation, it was as though a blindfold was stripped from my eyes.

Tatoeba · #2799064

When I heard my teacher's illuminating explanation, it was as though I suddenly saw the light.

Tatoeba · #2799069

Their comments were illuminating.

Tatoeba · #4493909

The warm light of the sunset is illuminating the landscape.

Tatoeba · #8855742

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, illuminating is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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