illuminating

adjective
UK: /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US: /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ/

  1. Providing clarity; making something easier to understand.

    1. The teacher gave an illuminating lecture about science.
    2. Her illuminating comments really clarified the complex issue for everyone.

  2. Serving to enlighten or inspire intellectually or spiritually.

    1. It was an illuminating experience to see the world.
    2. The book provided an illuminating perspective on the nature of human behaviour.

  3. Providing light or being lit up.

    1. The city was illuminating with holiday lights.
    2. The lighthouse was illuminating the coastline, guiding the ships safely.

Synonyms

instructive enlightening lighting revealing clarifying
illuminating verb

  1. Present participle of illuminate: to light up; to make brighter.

    1. She is illuminating the room with a lamp.
    2. The artist is illuminating the canvas with vibrant colors, full of life.

  2. Present participle of illuminate: to make clear or understandable.

    1. He is illuminating the problem with his explanation.
    2. The professor is illuminating the complex theory through clear examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "illuminating" in English means: Providing clarity; making something easier to understand., Serving to enlighten or inspire intellectually or spiritually., Providing light or being lit up..

The phonetic transcription of "illuminating" is /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "illuminating": instructive, enlightening, lighting, revealing, clarifying.

Example usage of "illuminating": "The teacher gave an illuminating lecture about science.". More examples on the page.