Word
illuminated
Phoneticsil·lu·mi·nat·ed
US/ˌɪˈɫuməˌneɪtəd/
UK/ɪlˈuːmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01lit up
adj. bright because light is shining on it.
adj. provided with light; brightened by a light source.
“The illuminated sign was easy to see from the road at night.”
“The illuminated clock tower served as a beacon for travellers navigating the city streets after midnight.”
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02decorated books
adj. describing old books decorated with bright colours and gold.
adj. referring to a manuscript decorated with gold, silver, or brilliant colours, often including intricate miniature illustrations.
“The museum has a famous illuminated book from the Middle Ages.”
“Scholars spent decades studying the illuminated manuscripts, marveling at the preservation of the vibrant lapis lazuli pigments used by the monks.”
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Real-World Examples
“The first time Garate lit a torch inside that cave, the flame illuminated only a dozen feet or so, and its flickering red light moved constantly and danced with shadow.” “Through a telescope, the planet will look almost half illuminated, resembling a miniature lunar phase.” Scan code
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