[il.lu.mi.nate] adj (15c) 1 archaic: brightened with light
2. archaic: intellectually or spiritually enlightened
[2]il.lu.mi.nate vt -nat.ed ; -nat.ing [ME, fr. L illuminatus, pp. of illuminare, fr. in- + luminare to light up, fr. lumin-, lumen light--more at luminary] (15c) 1 a: to enlighten spiritually or intellectually b (1): to supply or brighten with light (2): to make luminous or shining c archaic: to set alight d: to subject to radiation
2: to make clear: elucidate
3: to make illustrious or resplendent
4: to decorate (as a manuscript) with gold or silver or brilliant colors or with often elaborate designs or miniature pictures -- il.lu.mi.nat.ing.ly adv -- il.lu.mi.na.tor n [3]il.lu.mi.nate n (1600) archaic: one having or claiming unusual enlightenment