illumined
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈluːmɪnd/
KK: /ɪˈluːmɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Brightened or made clear by light; filled with light.
Example
The room was beautifully illumined by the soft glow of the candles.
Conversation
Did you see the park after sunset?
Yeah, it looked so beautiful and illumined by the streetlights.
I love how the trees look all lit up at night.
Absolutely! It creates such a magical atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit
bright
radiant
Antonyms
dark
dim
obscure
verb
Definition
To light up or make something brighter, often used in a figurative sense to mean to clarify or make something understandable.
Example
The artist illumined the dark room with colorful lights during the performance.
Tense Forms
Past: illumined
Past Participle: illumined
Conversation
Did you see how the sunset illumined the whole sky yesterday?
Yes, it was breathtaking! The colors were so vibrant.
I know, right? It really illumined the clouds in the most beautiful way.
Root Explanation
Illumined is formed from "illuminare" (meaning to light up or make bright) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word means to have been made bright or filled with light.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'lit up' or 'made bright' — 'illuminare' means to light up, and the '-ed' shows that this has already happened.
Visually Confused Words
unillumined
reillumine
unilluminated
lumine