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illuminated

[ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd]

illuminated Definition

  • 1lit up
  • 2made brighter
  • 3decorated with lights

Using illuminated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "illuminated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Eiffel Tower is beautifully illuminated at night.

  • Example

    The room was illuminated by a single candle.

  • Example

    The street was illuminated with festive lights for the holiday season.

illuminated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for illuminated

Antonyms for illuminated

Phrases with illuminated

  • self-illuminated

    able to produce light without external help

    Example

    The screen of my phone is self-illuminated, making it easy to use in the dark.

  • a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with decorations such as initials, borders, and miniature illustrations

    Example

    The illuminated manuscript was created in the 15th century and is now housed in a museum.

  • a sign that is lit up, often used for advertising purposes

    Example

    The neon illuminated sign outside the store caught my attention.

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Summary: illuminated in Brief

The term 'illuminated' [ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪd] refers to something that is lit up, made brighter, or decorated with lights. It can describe anything from a room lit by a single candle to a city street adorned with festive lights. The phrase 'self-illuminated' denotes something that produces light without external help, while an 'illuminated manuscript' is a text decorated with illustrations and borders. An 'illuminated sign' is a lit-up sign, often used for advertising.

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