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illuminated

/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/

verb

Meaning

  • To shine light on something.

  • To decorate something with lights.

  • To clarify or make something understandable.

  • To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.

  • To make spectacular.

  • To glow; to light up.

  • To be exposed to light.

  • To direct a radar beam toward.

Synonyms

illustrate,
quill,
bring home,
clarify,
elucidate,
explicitize,
sort out,
straighten out,
belight,
enlighten,
illumine,
gleam,
illumine,
shine

adjective

Meaning

  • Irradiated by light, lit

  • (of a manuscript) decorated and illustrated.

Synonyms

lighted,
lit up