a homely face

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• il|lu´mi|na|ble — il|lu|mine «ih LOO muhn», verb, mined, min|ing. –v.t. 1. to make bright; illuminate; light up: »Electric lights illumine our houses. A smile often illumines a homely face. 2. Figurative. to enlighten; inspire …   Useful english dictionary