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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.
to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something to someone: Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten? I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me? Synonyms. edify formal. illuminate formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Defining & explaining.
adjective. /ɪnˈlaɪtnd/ [usually before noun] (approving) having or showing an understanding of people’s needs, a situation, etc. that is not based on old-fashioned attitudes and prejudice. enlightened opinions/attitudes/ideas. an enlightened approach to teaching. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
verb (used with object) 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.
verb. make understand. “Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal” synonyms: edify. see more. verb. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. synonyms: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ɛnˈlaɪɾɪn/ UK.
4 days ago · To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something. [formal] A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession. [VERB noun] If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me. [VERB noun] Synonyms: inform, tell, teach, advise More Synonyms of enlighten.
