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单词 enlightened
释义

enlightened

adjective

en·​light·​ened in-ˈlī-tᵊnd How to pronounce enlightened (audio)
en-
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

Example Sentences

an enlightened approach to prison reform
Recent Examples on the Web An enlightened, progressive leader whose achievements can be measured by company sales growth, profitability or technological advances. Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 Bill was 9 years old when his parents, seeking a better and more enlightened environment, moved to West Oakland in 1943. Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 July 2022 The teachers, staff and students took an enlightened view of us as people to learn from and guide. Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2022 The hosts believe the institution’s mystique allows fundamentally political actors to masquerade as enlightened and neutral arbiters. New York Times, 25 July 2022 Whatever the outcome of Breivik’s request for early parole, which will be decided by a three-judge panel in coming weeks, some take an enlightened view of the Norwegian government’s apparent commitment to treat him like any other prisoner. Mark Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Jan. 2022 The more enlightened companies share profits with their shareholders along the way and gain greater loyalty. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 And the fact remains that for all of Northam’s more enlightened rhetoric, Black Virginians continue to be incarcerated at a higher rate, live in worse poverty, and struggle to get quality health care and education. Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2022 Hollywood apologizes for over 100 years of stereotyping Latinos and promises a new, enlightened era. Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

enlightened 1 of 2

adjective

as in educated

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • educated
  • civilized
  • enhanced
  • matured
  • modern
  • grown
  • perfected
  • ripened
  • mature
  • contemporary
  • now
  • ripe
  • aged
  • recent
  • current
  • new
  • latest
  • ultramodern
  • newfangled
  • novel
  • newest
  • precocious
  • improved
  • advanced
  • cutting-edge
  • progressive
  • supermodern
  • evolved
  • mod
  • up-to-date
  • developed
  • leading-edge
  • new-fashioned
  • higher
  • present-day
  • space-age
  • full-blown
  • full-fledged
  • refined
  • forward
  • full-scale
  • late
  • high

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • retarded
  • primitive
  • lower
  • undeveloped
  • rudimentary
  • rude
  • backward
  • low
  • immature
  • green
  • uneducated
  • underdeveloped
  • nonprogressive
  • uncivilized
  • savage
  • unripe
  • underweight
  • unripened
  • early
  • undersized
  • undersize
  • old
  • primeval
  • primordial
  • embryonic
  • past
  • germinal
  • antiquated
  • obsolete
  • antediluvian
  • antique
  • outworn
  • hoary
  • fusty
  • musty
  • dated
  • old-time
  • old-fashioned
  • oldfangled
  • passé
  • Neanderthal
  • out-of-date
  • Neandertal
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enlightened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enlighten
1
as in informed
to give information to the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • informed
  • advised
  • told
  • educated
  • instructed
  • acquainted
  • briefed
  • taught
  • versed
  • familiarized
  • apprised
  • hipped
  • caught up
  • convinced
  • filled in
  • alerted
  • cleared
  • notified
  • reassured
  • let someone know
  • assured
  • kept (someone) posted
  • clued (in)
  • disillusioned
  • lectured
  • wised (up)
  • advertised
  • disenchanted
  • schooled
  • disabused
  • undeceived
  • certified
  • tutored
  • warranted
  • disclosed (to)
  • announced (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • misled
  • misinformed
2
as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • educated
  • inspired
  • illumined
  • enriched
  • edified
  • uplifted
  • transformed
  • nurtured
  • illuminated
  • improved
  • ennobled
  • illumed
  • elevated
  • exalted
  • lifted
  • transfigured
  • ensouled
  • regenerated
  • renewed
  • bettered
  • glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • confused
  • puzzled
  • perplexed
  • obscured
  • darkened
  • clouded
  • beclouded
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