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Meaning of enlightened

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

enlightened

Pronunciation:/ənˈlaɪtn̩d/

verb

Definitions

  1. To supply with light.

    Example: The sun enlightens the Earth.

    Synonyms:illuminateillumine
    Antonyms:endarken

  2. To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

    Synonyms:appriseinformnotify

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism

adjective

Definitions

  1. Educated or informed

  2. Made aware of something

  3. Freed from illusion

  4. Exceedingly wise

    Example: An enlightened mind does not need external authority.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/enlightenhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/enlightened

Related words

knowledgeableinformedknowingwell-readwell-educatedlearnedinitiatelettered