illuminated
/ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Irradiated by light, lit.
Adjective
Examples
A flash of emerald light briefly illuminated the forest, and the stone vanished.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Decorated and illustrated.
Adjective
Examples
On the table lay an illuminated missal and a silver crucifix. The Abbess herself was seated in the chair—pale, abstracted, and with features whose expression, in repose at least, was severe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “illuminated” mean?
Irradiated by light, lit.
Is “illuminated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.