illuminated

Describes something that is lit up or made bright with light; also used figuratively to mean enlightened or made clear.

ruОписывает что-то, что освещено или сделано ярким с помощью света; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения просвещённого или прояснённого.esDescribe algo que está iluminado o hecho brillante mediante luz; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a algo esclarecido, instruido o aclarado.frDécrit quelque chose qui est éclairé ou rendu lumineux par la lumière ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour désigner ce qui est éclairé intellectuellement ou clarifié.deBezeichnet etwas, das beleuchtet oder hell gemacht wurde; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für erleuchtet oder aufgeklärt verwendet.ptDescreve algo que está iluminado ou tornado claro pela luz; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar algo ou alguém esclarecido, instruído ou bem informado.zh指被光照亮的，或被照得明亮的；也用于比喻义，表示受到启发、明白事理或得到阐明的。arيصف شيئًا أُضيء أو صار لامعًا بواسطة النور؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على التنوير أو الإيضاح.

1. Lit up with light B1 formal

   Made bright or visible by light.

   • The streets were illuminated by colorful lanterns.
   • The stage was illuminated by bright spotlights.
   • The manuscript was beautifully illuminated with gold leaf.

   ruОсвещённыйesIluminado (por luz)fréclairé par la lumièredebeleuchtetptIluminadozh被照亮的arمُضاء

   المرادفات: ablazeaglowalightbrightbrilliantglowinglightedluminousradiantshining

   الأضداد: darkdimgloomyshadowyunlit

2. Decorated with lights B1 formal

   Adorned or decorated with lights, especially for a festive or celebratory purpose.

   • The city square was illuminated for the holiday season.
   • The castle was illuminated with thousands of fairy lights.
   • The illuminated parade float attracted a large crowd.

   ruОсвещённыйesIluminado con lucesfrIlluminé (décoré de lumières)deBeleuchtetptIluminadozh灯饰的arمُضاء بالأنوار

   المرادفات: aglowlighted

3. Enlightened or informed C1 formal

   Having or showing knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight.

   • The illuminated scholar shared his wisdom with the students.
   • She felt illuminated after reading the philosophical text.
   • The illuminated mind sees beyond the surface of things.

   ruПросвещённыйesiluminadofréclairé (au sens spirituel ou intellectuel)deErleuchtetptIluminadozh开明的arمُسْتَنِير

   المرادفات: awareeducatedenlightenederuditeinformedinsightfulknowingknowledgeablelearnedwise

• more illuminated comparative form
• most illuminated superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of lighting up or making something bright, or to clarify or explain something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по освещению или приданию яркости чему-либо, а также для прояснения или объяснения чего-либо.esVerbo usado para indicar la acción de alumbrar o dar luz a algo, así como para aclarar o explicar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'éclairer ou de rendre lumineux quelque chose, ainsi que pour clarifier ou expliquer ce qui est obscur.deVerb, das das Erhellen oder Beleuchten von etwas bezeichnet sowie das Klären oder Erläutern von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de iluminar ou dar brilho a algo, bem como para esclarecer ou explicar algo.zh动词，表示照亮某物或使其明亮，也指阐明、解释某事使其清楚易懂。arفعل يدل على إضاءة الشيء أو جعله مشرقًا، وكذلك على توضيح أمر غامض أو شرحه وتبيينه.

1. Make lighter or brighter B2 formal

   To light up or make something brighter, often with light.

   • The lamp illuminated the entire room.
   • The fireworks illuminated the night sky.
   • Sunlight illuminated the stained glass windows.

   ruОсвещатьesIluminar (hacer más claro o brillante)fréclairer, illuminerdeErhellenptIluminarzh照亮arإنارة

   المرادفات: brightenillumineirradiatekindlelightlighten

   الأضداد: blackendarkendimobscureshade

2. Make clear or explain B2 formal

   To clarify or explain something so it is easier to understand.

   • The professor's lecture illuminated the complex theory.
   • Her research helped illuminate the causes of the disease.
   • The document illuminates the company's future plans.

   ruПрояснитьesaclarar o explicarfrÉclaircir, clarifierdeKlarstellenptEsclarecerzh阐明arيُوضِّح

   المرادفات: clarifyclear upelaborateelucidateexplainexpoundinterpretshed light on

   الأضداد: befogconfusemuddleobscure

3. Decorate manuscripts C1 formal

   To add decorative elements, such as gold leaf or illustrations, to medieval manuscripts.

   • Monks would illuminate religious texts by hand.
   • The manuscript was beautifully illuminated with intricate patterns.
   • Artists spent years illuminating a single book.

   ruУкрашать рукописиesIluminar manuscritosfrEnluminerdeHandschriften ausmalenptIluminar manuscritoszh装饰手抄本arتزيين المخطوطات

   المرادفات: adorndecorateembellishlimnornament

• illuminated past participle
• illuminated past simple
• illuminating present participle
• illuminates third person singular