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adjective

Definition of illuminednext
as in illuminated
filled with much light illumined display windows in the street's many shops add much to the holiday glow

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illumined

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verb

past tense of illumine
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as in lighted
to supply with light small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way

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2
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumined
  1. educated
  2. illuminated
  3. inspired
  4. light
  5. brightened
  6. bright
Verb
  • And while parents have the right to choose how their own children are educated, that choice does not convey the right to undermine access to quality public education for the whole.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • If behavior dictates that inexpensive clothes aren't cared for well, how should consumers be educated on better care practices for all clothes?
    Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of educated
Verb
  • That meant broad sweeping gestures illuminated tiny details and bursts of wild excitement stayed controlled.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails were illuminated with images of previous royal visits to welcome the couple, whose six-day trip will be brief by royal standards.
    Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of illuminated
Verb
  • Dunn was inspired to visit the site by photos from social media, like many others.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Some will suggest a light meal of fruits or lean protein an hour ahead of a race while others will advise loading up on pasta the night before.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of light
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  • Due to geochemical weathering, this CO2 has been drawn down into carbonate rocks as the Sun has brightened, says Schwieterman.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Whereas the Apple phone app tends to turn every color warm, this one is very blue and cool, and the background behind the tree is dim rather than eye-burningly brightened.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightened
Adjective
  • Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Avoid any bright light as this will affect your night vision.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bright
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