illumination
illumination Lexical Profile
illumination Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of supplying or brightening with light, or the resulting state of being lit; lighting.
"The tall windows provided ample natural illumination for the artist's studio throughout the afternoon."
Intellectual or spiritual enlightenment, clarity, or insight.
"A careful reading of the historical correspondence offered sudden illumination regarding the author's motives."
The art of decorating a manuscript or book with gold, silver, vibrant colors, and miniature illustrations, or a single decorative design of this kind.
"The medieval monastery was famous for its intricate manuscript illumination featuring gold leaf and lapis lazuli."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French and Late Latin 'illuminatio', a noun of action from Latin 'illuminare' ('to light up, make bright'), formed from 'in-' ('into, upon') and 'lumen' ('light').