2015
Search results
1. : freed from ignorance and misinformation. an enlightened people. an enlightened time. 2. : based on full comprehension of the problems involved. issued an enlightened ruling. Examples of enlightened in a Sentence. an enlightened approach to prison reform.
adjective. us / ɪnˈlɑɪ·t ə nd / Add to word list. showing understanding and wisdom in dealing with others: This company is an enlightened and reasonable employer. Enlightened also means open to new ideas and facts based on reason and science rather than following old, false beliefs: Every enlightened person rejects racism in all its forms.
Definitions of enlightened. adjective. having knowledge and spiritual insight. synonyms: educated. possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge) edified. instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement. informed. having much knowledge or education. see more. adjective.
Enlightened definition: factually well-informed, tolerant of alternative opinions, and guided by rational thought. See examples of ENLIGHTENED used in a sentence.
1. a. : to furnish knowledge to : instruct. enlightened us about the problem. b. : to give spiritual insight to. 2. archaic : illuminate. Synonyms. acquaint. advise. apprise. brief. catch up. clear. clue (in) familiarize.
to cause someone to understand something by explaining it or by bringing new information or facts to that person’s attention: [ I ] The show is meant to both enlighten and entertain. [ T ] We hope the pamphlet will enlighten voters about the issues.
to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues. Synonyms: inform, teach, edify, illumine. Antonyms: puzzle, perplex, confuse, mystify. Archaic. to shed light upon. enlighten. / ɪnˈlaɪtən / verb. to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify.
