Synonyms for

Illustrated

Verb / ˈɪlʌˌstreɪtʌd / / ˈɪlʌˌstreɪtɪd / Another word for illustrated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'illustrated' means to provide pictures, diagrams, or examples to explain or decorate a text.

Synonyms & similar words

illustrate exemplify instance depict portray show demonstrate exhibit explain illuminate annotate clarify elucidate enlighten interpret present delineate sketch render paint picture visualize graph

Synonyms by register

Formal

depicted represented elucidated explained

Informal

shown pictured drawn

Literary

emblazoned limned

Antonyms

unillustrated plain unadorned bare unembellished unvarnished

Common collocations

  • well illustrated
  • clearly illustrated
  • illustrated guide
  • illustrated book
  • illustrated history
  • illustrated by
  • illustrated edition

Word family

noun illustration
verb illustrate
adverb illustratively

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something that has been made clearer or more interesting by the use of pictures or examples. Can also refer to something explained or made evident.

Example sentences

  1. The book was illustrated with beautiful paintings.
  2. She used illustrations to explain her science project.
  3. The teacher illustrated the math problem on the board.
  4. The article was illustrated with photographs.
  5. He illustrated his presentation with graphs and charts.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but an illustrated word is priceless.
  • An illustrated story is like a movie on paper.
  • Illustration is the art of making the invisible visible.

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