illuminated
Illuminated (adjective) means lit up, or having light shone on it. Example: “The illuminated fountain drew crowds every evening.”
How to Use Illuminated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLit up with light, or decorated with hand-painted ornamentation (as in old manuscripts).
Word Forms
more illuminated comparative, most illuminated superlative
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What does “illuminated” mean?
The word “illuminated” means lit up, or having light shone on it. In plain terms, lit up with light, or decorated with hand-painted ornamentation (as in old manuscripts).
How do you pronounce “illuminated”?
“Illuminated” is pronounced ih-LOO-mih-nay-tihd (/ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “illuminated” in a sentence?
Here is “illuminated” used in a sentence: “The illuminated fountain drew crowds every evening.”
What is another word for “illuminated”?
Words with a similar meaning to “illuminated” include alight, inlighted, lighted, lighty, lit and lit up.
What is the opposite of “illuminated”?
The opposite of “illuminated” — its antonyms — are dark, dim, gloomy, illlit and shaded.
What part of speech is “illuminated”?
“Illuminated” is an adjective.
Is “illuminated” a common word?
“Illuminated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “illuminated” have?
“Illuminated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lit up, or having light shone on it.