Illuminated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Illuminated is an adjective meaning Irradiated by light, lit.
Meaning
Irradiated by light, lit.
More Meanings
- (of a manuscript) Decorated and illustrated.
- simple past and past participle of illuminate
Example Sentences
A flash of emerald light briefly illuminated the forest, and the stone vanished.
From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only.
On the table lay an illuminated missal and a silver crucifix. The Abbess herself was seated in the chair—pale, abstracted, and with features whose expression, in repose at least, was severe.
Synonyms for illuminated
Depending on context, synonyms include alight, inlighted, lighted, lighty, lit, luminous.
Antonyms for illuminated
Common opposites include dark, dim, gloomy, illlit, shaded, shadowed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lighted, lit, light, illumination, luminous, shiny.
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