Synonyms for

Illuminated

Verb / ˌɪˈlu:mʌˌneɪtʌd / Another word for illuminated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To light up or brighten with light; to make something clearer or easier to understand.

Synonyms & similar words

lit crystalise illume illumine crystallise welllighted elucidate shedlighton lightup sortout light enlighten clearup crystallize lighted crystalize straightenout clear illuminate brightened enlightened clarified explained revealed unveiled exposed discovered disclosed uncovered unmasked illuminated lit radiated glowed shone sparkled

Synonyms by register

Formal

enlightened clarified elucidated

Informal

lit up brightened shone

Literary

luminous radiant effulgent

Antonyms

darkened dimmed obscured unlit shadowed blacked-out

Common collocations

  • illuminated manuscript
  • illuminated by
  • illuminated text
  • illuminated the room
  • illuminated sign
  • illuminated by the moon

Word family

noun illumination
verb illuminate
adjective illuminating
adverb illuminatingly

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something that has been lit up, either literally or figuratively. Can also refer to decorated manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

Example sentences

  1. The light switch illuminated the room.
  2. The fireworks illuminated the sky.
  3. The teacher illuminated the concept with a clear explanation.
  4. The flashlight illuminated the dark path.
  5. The sun illuminated the field with its warm light.

Quotes

  • It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. - Aristotle
  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Let there be light. - God

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