enlightenment

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
2. (uncountable, usually) A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

Synonyms

education

knowledge

inspiration

light

learning

civilization

wisdom

edification

instruction

revelation

apocalypse

civilisation

illumination

nirvana

insight

lightning

meditation

open-minded

perfection

precious stone

ray

science

solving

transcendent

understanding

great wisdom

spiritual awakening

illuminism

culture

development

resuscitation

hidden treasure

intuitive vision

expression

intellectual light

breath

clarification

clearing up

contemplation

elucidation

enlightened

Enlightenment

excellence

explanation

guide

indication

introspection

jewel

lighting

Translations

Aufklärung

éclaircissement

illumination

ilustración

Aufgeklärtheit

Erleuchtung

esclarecimiento

esclarecimento

nirvana

éclaircissements

διαφώτιση

Kultur

Belehrung

illuminazione

Zivilisation

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/

Etymology

From enlighten + -ment.