Synonyms for illuminated


Grammar : Adj
Spell : verb ih-loo-muh-neyt; adjective, noun ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪˈlu məˌneɪt; adjective, noun ɪˈlu mə nɪt, -ˌneɪt


Définition of illuminated

Origin :
  • c.1500, "to light up, shine on," a back-formation from illumination, or else from Latin illuminatus, past participle of illuminare (see illumination). Earlier was enlumyen (late 14c.) "decorate written material with gold, silver, bright colors," from Old French enluminer, from Late Latin inluminare; also illumine (late 14c.). Related: Illuminated; illuminating.
  • adj lighted
Example sentences :
  • This illuminated the entire room, but in a partial and dismal manner.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The room had not been illuminated in years as it was that night.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • The news of Duncan's victory had been made public, and the house was not illuminated.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • The hall was illuminated by tentaculites, and presented a brilliant appearance.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 » by Various
  • She has illuminated a Salvator on a little sheet, for which I gave her one fl.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • His face, with its "illuminated," exalted look, scarcely changed.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • The pale light of a cloudy morning now illuminated the apartment.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Meantime the King's eye was caught by the illuminated breviary.
  • Extract from : « Two Penniless Princesses » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • It is Venice, it is June, and the two combine to make an illuminated chapter.
  • Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
  • Now and again the darkness would be illuminated by the glare of star-shells.
  • Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.

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