illuminated

see definition of illuminated

adjlighted

Synonyms for illuminated

adj lighted

brighter

adjective. shining, glowing in appearance

brightest

adjective. shining, glowing in appearance

Word Origin & History

c.1500, "to light up, shine on," a back-formation from illumination, or else from Latin illuminatus, past participle of illuminare (see illumination). Earlier was enlumyen (late 14c.) "decorate written material with gold, silver, bright colors," from Old French enluminer, from Late Latin inluminare; also illumine (late 14c.). Related: Illuminated; illuminating.

Example Sentences forilluminated

This illuminated the entire room, but in a partial and dismal manner.

The room had not been illuminated in years as it was that night.

The news of Duncan's victory had been made public, and the house was not illuminated.

The hall was illuminated by tentaculites, and presented a brilliant appearance.

She has illuminated a Salvator on a little sheet, for which I gave her one fl.

His face, with its "illuminated," exalted look, scarcely changed.

The pale light of a cloudy morning now illuminated the apartment.

Meantime the King's eye was caught by the illuminated breviary.

It is Venice, it is June, and the two combine to make an illuminated chapter.

Now and again the darkness would be illuminated by the glare of star-shells.

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Synonyms for illuminated

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Synonyms for illuminated

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