adj Uncommon

enlightened

ihn-LEYE-tuhnd

Enlightened (adj) means having a deep, informed, and often broad-minded understanding of something. Example: “She took an enlightened approach to raising her children, favouring dialogue over discipline.”

adj

Having a deep, informed, and often broad-minded understanding of something.

"She took an enlightened approach to raising her children, favouring dialogue over discipline."

"It was refreshing to work for such an enlightened manager."

How to use enlightened

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWell-informed, open-minded, and free of outdated or narrow thinking.

Common pairings

enlightened approach enlightened self-interest newly enlightened

Word forms

more enlightened comparative, enlightened plural, most enlightened superlative

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Rhymes for enlightened

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Frequently asked questions

What does “enlightened” mean?

The word “enlightened” means having a deep, informed, and often broad-minded understanding of something. In plain terms, well-informed, open-minded, and free of outdated or narrow thinking.

How do you pronounce “enlightened”?

“Enlightened” is pronounced ihn-LEYE-tuhnd (/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “enlightened” in a sentence?

Here is “enlightened” used in a sentence: “She took an enlightened approach to raising her children, favouring dialogue over discipline.”

What part of speech is “enlightened”?

“Enlightened” is an adjective.

Is “enlightened” a common word?

“Enlightened” is an uncommon word in modern English.