illuminated

The word “illuminated” has 5 syllables: il-lu-mi-na-ted.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːmɪˌneɪtɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for illuminated?

In the thesaurus, “illuminated” has 17 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illuminated along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illuminated

  • bright
  • clarified
  • demonstrated
  • educated
  • emphasized
  • explained
  • featured
  • highlighted
  • illumined
  • illustrated
  • inspired
  • interpreted
  • light
  • lighted
  • lit
  • simplified
  • stressed

Antonyms for illuminated

  • blackened
  • confused
  • covered
  • dark
  • darkened
  • darkish
  • darkling
  • de-emphasized
  • dimmed
  • discounted
  • dusk
  • dusky
  • gloomy
  • lightless
  • minimized
  • obscured
  • perplexed
  • pitch-black
  • pitch-dark
  • played down
  • puzzled
  • somber
  • sombre
  • underemphasized
  • understated
  • unlit

Meanings of illuminated

  • verb
    1. To shine light on something.
    2. To decorate something with lights.
    3. To clarify or make something understandable.
    4. To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
    5. To make spectacular.
    6. To glow; to light up.
    7. To be exposed to light.
    8. To direct a radar beam toward.
  • adjective
    1. Irradiated by light, lit.
    2. (of a manuscript) decorated and illustrated.

Example Sentences

  • The stained glass windows illuminated the cathedral with a kaleidoscope of colors.
  • The streetlights illuminated the path, guiding travelers through the dark night.
  • The discovery of ancient artifacts illuminated our understanding of the civilization's history.
  • The moon illuminated the landscape, casting long shadows across the fields.
  • His brilliant idea illuminated the discussion, shedding new light on the problem at hand.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illuminated, such as: blackened, bright, clarified, confused, covered, dark, darkened.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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garlanded

  • adorned
  • bejeweled
  • bejewelled
  • chased
  • decorated
  • draped
  • embellished
  • embossed
  • embroidered
  • festooned
  • fringed
  • gold
  • illuminated
  • laced
  • mounted
  • pinned
  • sequined
  • sequinned
  • strung
  • wreathed

illumed

illumined

  • blazing
  • bright
  • brightened
  • brilliant
  • dazzling
  • educated
  • flashing
  • glistening
  • glittering
  • golden
  • illuminated
  • inspired
  • intense
  • light
  • lighted
  • lit
  • luminous
  • radiant
  • shimmering
  • shiny
  • silvery
  • sparkling
  • sunny
  • vivid

illustrated

  • adorned
  • clarified
  • decorated
  • demonstrated
  • embellished
  • exemplified
  • explained
  • illuminated

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