Amy Jellicoe
Search results
- Dictionaryenlightened/ɪnˈlʌɪtnd/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook: "the more enlightened employers offer better terms"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
Enlightened means showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs. It also means knowing the truth about existence, or being open to new ideas and facts based on reason and science.
The meaning of ENLIGHTENED is freed from ignorance and misinformation. How to use enlightened in a sentence.
Combine these meanings — "into the light" — and you're describing what it is that characterizes an enlightened person: a sense of clarity and understanding. People often seek to be enlightened spiritually, by taking pilgrimages, meditating, or looking to spiritual gurus like the Dalai Lama.
Learn the meaning of enlighten, a verb that means to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something. See how to use enlighten in sentences and synonyms, and compare it with irony.
Enlightened definition: factually well-informed, tolerant of alternative opinions, and guided by rational thought. See examples of ENLIGHTENED used in a sentence.
Find 149 similar and opposite words for enlightened, a word that can be an adjective or a verb. See definitions, examples, and related entries for enlightened.
Learn the meaning of enlighten, a verb that means to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something. See synonyms, related words, and examples of enlighten in different contexts.
Related searches
Films & TV shows starring Laura Dern
