illuminative

[ ih-loo-muh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv ]

adjective

1. giving light; illuminating. illuminating.

Other Words From

• nonil·lumi·native adjective
• unil·lumi·native adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of illuminative¹

First recorded in 1635–45; illuminate + -ive

Example Sentences

“There’s been a really steady hum of talent that’s been developing on these alternative platforms like YouTube for some time,” said Jessica McEver, a member of the Cherokee Nation and director of pop culture and media at IllumiNative, a national organization that works to increase representation and opportunities for Native American talent.

From Seattle Times

That statement garnered criticism from the Native American Guardians Association - and praise from IllumiNative and the National Congress of American Indians, which said it wrote to the team in response to the renewed use of the old name to reiterate its opposition to Native mascots and imagery.

From Washington Times

Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of the Native American-led nonprofit IllumiNative, said she was shocked, disgusted and stunned to hear the old name spoken again openly by team officials.

From Washington Times

That statement garnered criticism from the Native American Guardians Association — and praise from IllumiNative and the National Congress of American Indians, which said it wrote to the team in response to the renewed use of the old name to reiterate its opposition to Native mascots and imagery.

From Seattle Times

Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of the Native American-led nonprofit IllumiNative, said she was shocked, disgusted and stunned to hear the old name spoken again openly by team officials.

From Seattle Times