adj
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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
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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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-informed, open-minded, and free of outdated or narrow thinking.
Common pairings
enlightened approach
enlightened self-interest
newly enlightened
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more enlightened
- Superlative
- most enlightened
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Rhymes for enlightened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
flattened
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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 In plain terms, well-informed, open-minded, and free of outdated or narrow thinking.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.
