illume

[ih-loom]

verb (used with object)

Archaic.

illumed, illuming 

1. to illuminate.

illume

/ ɪˈluːm /

verb

1. (tr) a poetic word for illuminate

Other Word Forms

• unillumed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of illume¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; short for illumine

Word History and Origins

Origin of illume¹

C17: shortened from _illumine

Example Sentences

A bright light illumes an ethereal white curtain, and what sounds like a chorus of angels sings: “I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime/I hope you find some paradise.”

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We see a dimly illumed underground waterfall and climb down to it for a dark thundering shower.

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Within the hour their light will illume thy understanding.

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From dreams of conquest, worlds and empires won Britain awaking, mourns her setting sun, No rays of joy her evening hour illume, 'Tis one sad chaos, one unmingled gloom!

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I often assume gayety to illume her dear sensibility with a smile, which twenty years ago almost bewitched me, and which still constitutes my highest pleasure.

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