Enlightenment Synonyms and Antonyms

ĕn-līt'n-mənt

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Synonyms for Enlightenment

satori (Zen Buddhism)
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wisdom
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
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elucidate
To explain or clarify something:
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enlighten
(--- Religion) To give spiritual insight and understanding to
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edification
Intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement; enlightenment.
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culture
Culture is defined as a high degree of taste, knowledge and interest in arts, literature and other scholarly fields.
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revelation
Something, as a writing or event, containing or showing such a communication, disclosure, or manifestation
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illumination
Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
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irradiate
To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate.
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edificatory
Tending to edification.
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illuminate
To give light to; light up
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age-of-reason
A period of European history in the 18th cent. noted for belief in the ability of reason to discover truth, shape society, etc.
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awareness
The state or quality of being aware of something
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illuminant
Giving light; illuminating
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illuminative
Of, capable of, or causing illumination
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bodhi
(Buddhism) The state of enlightenment that finally ends the cycle of death and rebirth and leads to nirvana
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insight
A clear understanding of the inner nature of some specific thing
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nirvana
(Buddhism) The state of perfect blessedness achieved by the extinction of individual existence and by the absorption of the soul into the supreme spirit, or by the extinction of all desires and passions
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truth
That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or "˜genuine' reality.
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educate
To educate is defined as to teach a skill or subject, or provide with information.
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teach
To cause to learn by example or experience:
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education
(Countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally.
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understanding
(Uncountable) Mental, sometimes emotional process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, which is subjective by its nature.
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Antonyms for Enlightenment

ignorance
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated. Lack of knowledge or information.
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unenlightenment
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
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bewilderment
The definition of bewilderment is a feeling of confusion or lack of understanding.
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confusion
The definition of confusion is a state of bewilderment, misunderstanding or chaos.
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Words Related to Enlightenment

humanism
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mysticism
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modernism
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buddhism
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knowledge
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study:
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civilization
The definition of civilization refers to a society or group of people or the process of achieving a higher state of social development.
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modernity
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idealism
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Enlightenment Sentence Examples

  • It was impossible for her to find enlightenment in such a hectic environment.

  • After having a moment of enlightenment, Bekah was finally able to solve the riddle.

  • Major advances were made in science and philosophy during The Enlightenment period in Europe.

  • Young adults typically seek enlightenment from older people who have more wisdom and experience.

  • As a young person, you should take advantage of every opportunity to seek enlightenment from adults.

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