English · Word Candidate

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.

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