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ILLUMINATIONS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word illuminations. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word illuminations. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILLUMINATIONS

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clarification
nounn
noun

• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

• the act of removing solid particles from a liquid

elucidation
nounn
noun

• an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on

• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

illuminance
nounn
noun

• the luminous flux incident on a unit area

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

miniature
adjectiveadj
noun

• painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

• a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size

adjective satellite

• being on a very small scale

lumination
nounn
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Best Hypernyms For ILLUMINATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for illuminations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
brightness condition interpretation light luminance luminosity luminousness painting picture state status
Phrases (1)
brightness level

Alternatives for CLARIFICATION

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