illumination
gb/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 9200
megvilágítás, fényviszonyok, világítás, kivilágítás, rálátás, kódexillumináció, illumináció, megvilágosodás
NOUN
B2
1
megvilágítás
B1
Usage pattern:
illumination in [a place]
The office has excellent natural illumination from the large windows.
Az irodában a nagy ablakoknak köszönhetően kiváló a természetes megvilágítás.
Poor illumination in the stairwell makes it unsafe at night.
A lépcsőházban a gyenge megvilágítás miatt éjszaka nem biztonságos.
The photographer adjusted the illumination in the studio before the shoot.
LED bulbs can provide bright illumination while using less energy.
Emergency lights automatically switch on to maintain illumination during a power cut.
Learner examples
The room has good illumination from the big window.
A szobában a nagy ablak miatt jó a megvilágítás.
I turned on the lamp to improve the illumination at my desk.
Felkapcsoltam a lámpát, hogy javítsam az asztalomnál a megvilágítást.
Street lamps give illumination to the road at night.
We need more illumination in the kitchen when we cook.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *illumination* when *light* or *lighting* is more natural in everyday speech (e.g. saying *“The illumination is on”* instead of *“The light is on”*). *Illumination* is more formal and is often used when talking about the amount or quality of light rather than a specific lamp.
Meaning
light that makes a place visible
Collocations
adequate illumination
|artificial illumination
|poor illumination
|low illumination
|uniform illumination
|interior illumination
Synonyms
lighting (More common everyday word for the lights used in a room or area.)
|
light (Very general word; does not focus specifically on the level or arrangement of light in a space.)
Antonyms
darkness (Refers to the absence of light in a place.)
Themes
home
|science
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Definition
Light in a room or place, especially enough light so you can see well.
Light that is present in or provided to a place, especially so that people can see clearly.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
világítás
B1
kivilágítás
B2
Usage pattern:
illumination of [something]
The nighttime illumination of the monument attracts thousands of tourists.
A műemlék éjszakai kivilágítása turisták ezreit vonzza.
New regulations will affect the illumination of advertising signs in the city center.
Az új szabályozások a belvárosi reklámtáblák megvilágítását fogják érinteni.
The designer is responsible for the stage illumination during the concert.
They invested heavily in the illumination of public parks to improve safety.
Colored LEDs allow creative illumination of the building façade.
Learner examples
The illumination of the castle at night looks beautiful.
A kastély éjszakai kivilágítása gyönyörű.
The city improved the illumination of the main streets.
A város javította a főutcák világítását.
They tested the illumination of the sign before opening the shop.
Good illumination of the stage helped the audience see the actors.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the simple noun *light* and say *“the light of the building”* when they mean the organized use of lights; *illumination of the building* sounds more formal and is typical in technical, planning, or artistic descriptions.
Meaning
the act of lighting something
Collocations
illumination of the building
|street illumination
|festive illumination
|architectural illumination
|illumination design
|night-time illumination
Synonyms
lighting (Common everyday term; *illumination* sounds more formal and is often used in technical or artistic contexts.)
Antonyms
darkening (Refers to making something darker, the opposite of providing light to it.)
Themes
technology
|art
|urban_life
|core_vocabulary
|housing
Definition
The action of putting light on something or using lights to show it.
The act or process of lighting something, or arranging lights to make an object, space, or scene visible or decorative.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
megvilágítás
C1
rálátás
B2
Usage pattern:
illumination on [a subject]
The report provides valuable illumination on the causes of the crisis.
A jelentés értékes megvilágítást nyújt a válság okairól.
Her lecture offered real illumination rather than just repeating the textbook.
Az előadása valódi megvilágítást adott, nem csak a tankönyvet ismételte.
These interviews bring fresh illumination to a complex political debate.
The documentary gives little illumination on how the policy will work in practice.
Further research may offer illumination on this unanswered question.
Learner examples
The article gives some illumination on the problem.
A cikk némi megvilágítást ad a problémára.
His answer brought illumination to the difficult topic.
A válasza végre megvilágította a nehéz témát.
The teacher’s story gave illumination to the history lesson.
We still need more illumination on why the plan failed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *illumination* in this sense can replace *information* in all cases. It is usually used when the information actually makes something clearer or easier to understand, not just any data.
Meaning
new understanding or clarification
Collocations
provide illumination
|offer illumination
|historical illumination
|bring illumination to
|further illumination
|intellectual illumination
Synonyms
clarification (Everyday and neutral; *illumination* is more formal and suggests deeper or more insightful understanding.)
Antonyms
confusion (Describes a lack of understanding, the opposite of gaining clear insight.)
Themes
education
|thinking
|communication
Definition
New knowledge or ideas that help you understand something better.
A clearer understanding of something, or information that makes a subject easier to understand.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
illumináció
C2
Usage pattern:
illumination in [a manuscript]
The library’s collection includes a Bible with stunning medieval illumination.
A könyvtár gyűjteményében van egy Biblia lenyűgöző középkori kódexilluminációval.
Gold leaf was commonly used in the illumination of religious manuscripts.
A vallási kéziratok illuminációjánál gyakran használtak aranyfüstöt.
The course focuses on the techniques of Gothic manuscript illumination.
Experts studied the illumination to date the manuscript more accurately.
The exhibition highlights the role of illumination in monastic book production.
Learner examples
The old book has beautiful illumination on its pages.
A régi könyv lapjain szép illuminációk vannak.
Artists practiced illumination when they made special religious books.
A művészek illuminációt készítettek, amikor különleges vallási könyveket alkottak.
We saw a museum display of medieval illumination.
Illumination made the first letter on the page very big and colorful.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *illumination* here means only ‘light on the page’. In art and book history, it specifically refers to painted and gilded decorations in handwritten manuscripts.
Meaning
decorative art in manuscripts
Collocations
medieval illumination
|manuscript illumination
|rich illumination
|book illumination
|Gothic illumination
|religious illumination
Synonyms
decoration (General word; does not specifically mean the painted and gilded artwork in handwritten manuscripts.)
Antonyms
plainness (Describes a lack of decorative elements, the opposite of richly decorated manuscripts.)
Themes
art
|history
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
Pictures and decorated letters in old handwritten books, often made with gold and strong colors.
Decorative artwork, often using gold leaf and bright colors, used to adorn handwritten manuscripts, especially in medieval books.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
5
Usage pattern:
illumination about [a deep question]
During meditation he felt a brief moment of illumination.
Meditáció közben egy rövid pillanatra megvilágosodást érzett.
The novel follows her search for moral illumination in a corrupt world.
A regény azt követi nyomon, hogyan keresi az erkölcsi megvilágosodást egy romlott világban.
For the mystic, true illumination comes only after years of discipline.
Travel often brings a kind of quiet illumination about your own life.
She described the experience as a sudden illumination of her purpose.
Learner examples
After many years, he finally found spiritual illumination.
Sok év után végre megtalálta a spirituális megvilágosodást.
She had a moment of illumination and knew what to do.
Egy pillanatra megvilágosodott, és tudta, mit kell tennie.
The teacher’s words gave him moral illumination.
Many people travel to look for inner illumination.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use this sense in very everyday situations where simple words like *idea* or *understanding* are better. *Illumination* in this meaning usually sounds serious, spiritual, or philosophical.
Meaning
deep spiritual or intellectual insight
Collocations
moments of illumination
|spiritual illumination
|inner illumination
|mystical illumination
|a flash of illumination
|seek illumination
Synonyms
enlightenment (Very close in meaning; *enlightenment* is more common, while *illumination* can sound more poetic or religious.)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or understanding, the opposite of deep insight.)
Themes
spirituality
|philosophy
|emotions
|religion
Definition
A very strong and deep understanding, often about spiritual or life questions.
A state of profound spiritual or intellectual insight, often described as a sudden or deep understanding of truth.
Grammar
Dictionary form
illumination
IPA
GB/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
il - lu - min - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: illumination
- Plural: illumination, illuminations
Word family
Forms
illuminations
noun
Core family
illuminate
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unilluminated
adjective
Expressions
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