ILLUMINATIVE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word illuminative. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ILLUMINATIVE
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bright | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts • not made dim or less bright adverb • with brightness adjective satellite • having strong or striking color • characterized by quickness and ease in learning • having lots of light either natural or artificial • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • splendid • clear and sharp and ringing • characterized by happiness or gladness • likely to turn out well in the future | ||||||||
clarifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • that makes clear | ||||||||
educative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resulting in education | ||||||||
enlightening | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance • enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement | ||||||||
illuminating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance | ||||||||
luminary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a celebrity who is an inspiration to others | ||||||||
shining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it adjective satellite • marked by exceptional merit • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • reflecting light |