liberated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /lɪˈbɛr.ɪ.teɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Freed from traditional ideas or restrictions, especially regarding social and sexual matters.
Example
After years of struggle, she finally felt liberated to express her true self.
Conversation
I really feel liberated since I stopped caring about what others think.
That's awesome! It's so freeing to live for yourself.
Exactly! I think more people should embrace a more liberated mindset.
Totally agree! It makes life so much more enjoyable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
free
unbound
emancipated
Antonyms
oppressed
restricted
confined
verb
Definition
To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression.
Example
The activists worked hard to liberate the people from unjust laws.
Tense Forms
Past: liberated
Past Participle: liberated
Conversation
I feel so much better after I liberated myself from that toxic situation.
That's great to hear! It must have been a huge relief for you.
Definitely! I finally feel like I can breathe again without all that stress.
Root Explanation
Liberated → It is formed from "liber" (meaning free) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a state or condition). The word "liberated" means to be made free from restrictions or control.
Memory Tip
Think of being made 'free' ('liber') — that's why 'liberated' means to be set free.
Visually Confused Words
unliberated
librate
reliberate
deliberate
literate
lineated
undeliberated
preliberate