illuminating

The word “illuminating” has 5 syllables: il-lu-mi-na-ting.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for illuminating?

In the thesaurus, “illuminating” has 19 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illuminating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illuminating

clarifying
demonstrating
educating
educational
educative
emphasizing
enlightening
explaining
featuring
highlighting
illumining
illustrating
informational
informative
inspiring
instructional
instructive
lighting
stressing

Antonyms for illuminating

blackening
confusing
covering
darkening
de-emphasizing
dimming
discounting
disparaging
impractical
minimizing
obfuscating
obscuring
perplexing
playing down
puzzling
understating
unenlightening
unilluminating
uninformative
uninstructive
useless

Meanings of illuminating

verb
1. To shine light on something.
2. To decorate something with lights.
3. To clarify or make something understandable.
4. To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
5. To make spectacular.
6. To glow; to light up.
7. To be exposed to light.
8. To direct a radar beam toward.
adjective
1. Providing illumination or light.
2. Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

Example Sentences

Her illuminating explanation clarified the complex topic for everyone in the room.
The documentary provided an illuminating insight into the life of the artist.
The professor's lecture was illuminating, offering new perspectives on historical events.
The sunrise over the mountains was truly illuminating, casting a golden glow across the landscape.
Reading his autobiography was an illuminating experience, revealing the challenges he overcame throughout his life.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illuminating, such as: blackening, clarifying, confusing, covering, darkening, de-emphasizing, demonstrating.

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