adjective
illuminating
ih-LOO-mih-nay-tihng
adjective
1
Providing light.
"The lamp gave off a soft, illuminating glow."
2
Helping to explain or clarify something.
"The interview offered an illuminating look at how the decision was made."
How to Use Illuminating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes things clearer, or literally gives off light.
Common pairings
illuminating discussion
illuminating insight
Word Forms
more illuminating comparative, most illuminating superlative
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Etymology
From illuminate + -ing.