illustration

The word “illustration” has 4 syllables: il-lus-tra-tion.

It's pronounced as /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/.


What is synonym and antonym for illustration?

In the thesaurus, “illustration” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for illustration along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illustration

  • cartoon
  • decoration
  • depiction
  • diagram
  • drawing
  • engraving
  • etching
  • example
  • explanation
  • graphic
  • image
  • interpretation
  • painting
  • photo
  • photograph
  • picture
  • portrait
  • sketch
  • snapshot
  • vignette
  • visual

Meanings of illustration

  • noun
    1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
    2. That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
    3. A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.
    4. A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance).

Example Sentences

  • The artist's intricate illustration of the galaxy left observers in awe of its detail and beauty.
  • The textbook provided a helpful illustration of the scientific process through a series of diagrams.
  • The cartoonist's political illustration cleverly depicted current events with humor and insight.
  • The magazine article included an illustration depicting the historical event described in the text.
  • The architect presented a detailed illustration of the proposed building design to the client for approval.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to illustration, such as: cartoon, decoration, depiction, diagram, drawing, engraving, etching.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • brightness
  • brilliance
  • brilliancy
  • enlightenment
  • explanation
  • glare
  • gleam
  • glow
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  • light
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