illumination

illumination is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

[2] Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.

[3] Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See Illuminate, v. t., 3.

[4] That which is illuminated, as a house; also, an ornamented book or manuscript.

[5] That which illuminates or gives light; brightness; splendor; especially, intellectual light or knowledge. The illumination which a bright genius giveth to his work. Felton.

[6] The special communication of knowledge to the mind by God; inspiration. Hymns and psalms . . . are framed by meditation beforehand, or by prophetical illumination are inspired. Hooker.