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illuminated

ih-LOO-mih-nay-tihd

Illuminated (adjective) means lit up, or having light shone on it. Example: “The illuminated fountain drew crowds every evening.”

adjective
1
Lit up, or having light shone on it.
"The illuminated fountain drew crowds every evening."
2
Decorated with ornamental designs, especially in old manuscripts.
"The museum displayed a beautifully illuminated medieval manuscript."

How to Use Illuminated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLit up with light, or decorated with hand-painted ornamentation (as in old manuscripts).

Common pairings
illuminated manuscript illuminated sign brightly illuminated

Word Forms

more illuminated comparative, most illuminated superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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