- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Example Sentences
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The night tours, which run until 11:00 pm, are sold out and tourists on one visit this week spoke of a "magical" and "romantic" atmosphere in the illuminated monument.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"A large plane flying overhead where somebody could see it, with the shades up and windows illuminated, could tell somebody that it's a particular type of aircraft," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Between them lies a globe illuminated by a view of Potosí, the domain they all shared, if unequally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
When Buzz took out his flashlight from his pack, it barely illuminated inches in front of him.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
