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Providing illumination or light. / (figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

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illuminating

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Source Word

illuminating

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪŋ/

figuratively

Providing illumination or light. / (figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

Japanese Meaning

（物理的に）光を提供する、照明を与える / （比喩的に）説明や解説を通して明確にする、啓発する

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The new lantern was so illuminating that it turned the shadowy path into a safe walkway.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その新しいランタンは十分な光を提供して、薄暗い小道を安全な通路に変えた。

Sense（1）

Providing illumination or light.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.

An illuminating article in a recent issue of the Eastern Region's Civil Engineering News points out that where coal is worked over a reasonably large area, it is not only the whole of the strata above the workings, but also an area beyond which is liable to subside at varying rates after the coal has been removed.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

more illuminating

（ comparative ）

most illuminating

（ superlative ）

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