Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of illumination
1
a statement that makes something clear
- the candidate's so-called illuminations of his views on a number of controversial issues left many voters in the dark
Synonyms for illumination
Words Related to illumination
2
the quality or state of having or giving off light
- in that clime the illumination of the full moon on a clear night is so bright that you can practically read by it
Synonyms for illumination
Words Related to illumination
Near Antonyms for illumination
Antonyms for illumination
3
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
- a steady illumination from the flashlight was all I had while changing the tire
Synonyms for illumination
- blaze,
- flare,
- fluorescence,
- glare,
- gleam,
- glow,
- incandescence,
- light,
- luminescence,
- radiance,
- shine
Words Related to illumination
Near Antonyms for illumination
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About illumination
From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
The Colorful History of 'Miniature'
The Colorful History of 'Miniature'
The word wasn't originally about size
Cite this Entry
“Illumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumination. Accessed 23 Jul. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Dog Words Quiz
-
- Which of the following animals has a dog in its etymology?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Anagram puzzles meet word search.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share illumination
Time Traveler for illumination
The first known use of illumination was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century