illumined 1 of 2

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
  • Latina healthcare workers tend to be less well-educated than non-Latinas in that job.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Other stubborn problems—low birth rates, underemployment among the college-educated, a doctors’ strike that has effectively halted elective medical procedures—have gone largely unaddressed.
    Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of educated
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  • Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by lamplight that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
    AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
  • New Year’s Eve is a fantastic time to see the City of Lights in all of its glory, with a fireworks show at the Arc de Triomphe, which is illuminated for the holidays, as well as dazzling light displays at the Eiffel Tower.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminated
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  • In December 1984, that old piano, which barely fit into the living room of a cottage on Shady Glade Court in the Rosedale neighborhood, inspired a 40-year-old tradition.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This ignited Jaber’s confidence and inspired him to engage more deeply with Israeli society.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • Cheap light strips may lack protective coverings for the LEDs, which will impact longevity.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This fresh and light asparagus casserole, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs, makes a great side dish for your picnics and gatherings.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of light
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  • Hotter and brighter than the sun The OGLE data revealed several objects in the LMC and SMC that brightened by between 10 and 20 times over the course of a few months.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Between 2018 and 2020, for instance, the telescope spotted a slight color change in Saturn’s central band, which brightened by around 5 to 10 percent.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightened
Adjective
  • Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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