deluminize

/dɪˌluːmɪˈnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or extinguish light, especially in a ceremonial or formal manner

“The priest deluminized the candles to signal the end of the ceremony.”

2. verb

to deprive of light, especially in a figurative sense

“The lack of sunlight deluminized her mood, leaving her feeling gloomy.”

3. verb

to reduce the amount of light in a place or situation

“The dimming of the lights deluminized the atmosphere in the room.”

4. noun

the act of removing or extinguishing light

“The deluminization of the candles marked the beginning of the ritual.”

Synonyms

  • dim
  • douse
  • extinguish

Antonyms

  • brighten
  • enlighten
  • illuminate