illumination synonyms

illumination

n.

  1. A light

    gleam, flame, brilliance, lighting; see flash 1, light 1, 3.

  2. Instruction

    teaching, education, information; see knowledge 1.

  3. Decoration

    flourish, ornament, embellishment; see decoration 1, 2.

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