enlightenment

• Substantivo que designa o estado de obter compreensão profunda, conhecimento ou insight espiritual, frequentemente associado a um despertar filosófico ou espiritual.

A noun referring to the state of gaining deep understanding, knowledge, or spiritual insight, often associated with philosophical or spiritual awakening.

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1. Spiritual or philosophical understandingB2formal

   The state of gaining deep spiritual knowledge or wisdom, often associated with Buddhism or other philosophies.

   Iluminação

   • The monk spent years meditating to achieve enlightenment.
   • Enlightenment in Buddhism means freedom from suffering and desire.
   • He sought enlightenment through studying ancient texts.

   Sinônimosawakeningilluminationinsightrealizationsatoriwisdom

   Antônimosdarknessdelusionignorancenesciencestupor

2. Historical periodB2formal

   The 18th-century European intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights.

   Iluminismo

   • The Enlightenment brought new ideas about democracy and human rights.
   • Philosophers of the Enlightenment challenged traditional authority.
   • The Age of Enlightenment influenced the French Revolution.

   Sinônimosage of reason

3. Clarity of understandingB1formal

   A moment of sudden insight or understanding about a situation or concept.

   Insight

   • Reading that book gave me a moment of enlightenment about my career.
   • She experienced a sudden enlightenment about the problem.
   • The lecture provided enlightenment on a complex topic.

   Sinônimosawarenesscomprehensionepiphanyilluminationinsightperceptionrealizationrevelationunderstanding

   Antônimosbewildermentconfusionignoranceperplexity