illuminated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪˈluːməˌneɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪˈluːməˌneɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made bright or visible by light; lit up.
Example
The illuminated sign was easy to see from a distance.
Conversation
Have you seen the new art exhibit downtown?
Yeah, I went last weekend and the pieces were so illuminated!
I heard they used special lighting to enhance the colors.
Absolutely, it made everything look so vibrant and alive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit
bright
glowing
Antonyms
dark
dim
obscure
verb
Definition
To light up or make something brighter, often by using a source of light.
Example
The street was beautifully illuminated by the festive lights during the holiday season.
Tense Forms
Past: illuminated
Past Participle: illuminated
Conversation
Did you see how the garden was illuminated at night?
Yes, it looked magical with all those lights!
I know, right? It really illuminated the whole area beautifully.
Root Explanation
Illuminated → It is formed from "illuminare" (meaning to light up or make bright) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "illuminated" means made bright or filled with light, often used in the context of being enlightened or educated.
Memory Tip
Think of 'lighting up' ('illuminare') something to remember that 'illuminated' means it has been made bright or filled with light.
Visually Confused Words
unilluminated
reilluminate
luminate
preilluminate
disilluminate
unillumined
bilaminated
laminated