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valaistus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bodhi noun In Buddhism, the awakened understanding that ends the cycle of rebirth and leads to enlightenment.
  • Epiphany noun A sudden, striking flash of insight or understanding.
  • illumination noun Light, or the act of providing light.
  • light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  • lighting noun The equipment used to provide light, or the light it produces.

Senses

valaistus is used for these senses in English:

  • bodhi (Buddhism) The state of enlightenment that finally ends the cycle of death and rebirth and leads to nirvana.
  • epiphany An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
  • illumination The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
  • light (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
  • light (in the plural, now, rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
  • lighting The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
  • lighting The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.

Epiphany — full definition

  1. noun A sudden, striking flash of insight or understanding.
  2. noun Epiphany: a Christian feast, celebrated on January 6, marking the revealing of Jesus Christ to the Magi.

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