Illuminated: meaning, definitions and examples
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illuminated
[ ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪ.tɪd ]
light source
Illuminated refers to something that is lit up or made bright with light. This can be used to describe objects, places, or concepts that have been enhanced by light, either natural or artificial.
Synonyms
brightened, highlighted, lit, radiant
Examples of usage
- The illuminated signs brightened the street at night.
- The room was beautifully illuminated by the sunset.
- She read the book under the illuminated lamp.
- The illuminated towers could be seen from miles away.
Translations
Translations of the word "illuminated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iluminado
🇮🇳 प्रकाशित
🇩🇪 beleuchtet
🇮🇩 terang
🇺🇦 освітлений
🇵🇱 oświetlony
🇯🇵 照らされた
🇫🇷 illuminé
🇪🇸 iluminado
🇹🇷 aydınlatılmış
🇰🇷 조명된
🇸🇦 مضيء
🇨🇿 osvětlený
🇸🇰 osvetlený
🇨🇳 照明的
🇸🇮 osvetljen
🇮🇸 lýstur
🇰🇿 жарқыраған
🇬🇪 შენ illumination
🇦🇿 işıqlandırılmış
🇲🇽 iluminado
Word origin
The word 'illuminated' comes from the Latin 'illuminare', meaning 'to light up' or 'to make clear'. The root 'lumin' is derived from 'lumen', which means 'light'. Historically, this term has been used in various contexts, including the illumination of manuscripts in medieval times where bright colors and gold leaf were applied to add a visual richness to texts. Over time, 'illuminated' has also evolved in its application to describe anything made bright by an artificial or natural light source. Its use spans from lighting in art installations to describing visually striking techniques used in ecclesiastical settings.