enlightened

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Gesellschaft, die gut informiert, rational und frei von Vorurteilen oder Unwissenheit ist; auch im Sinne von aufgeklärt im philosophischen oder historischen Kontext.

Describes a person or society that is well-informed, rational, and free from prejudice or ignorance.

1. Intellectually or spiritually awareB2formal

   Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook, especially free from prejudice or superstition.

   aufgeklärt

   • She is an enlightened thinker who challenges outdated traditions.
   • The enlightened society values education and equality.
   • His enlightened views on social issues earned him respect.

   Synonymeawarecivilizedcultivatededucatedinformedknowledgeableliberatedopen-mindedsophisticatedwise

   Antonymebenightedignorantprejudicedsuperstitiousunenlighteneduninformed

2. Informed or educatedB2formal

   Having gained knowledge or understanding about a particular subject.

   Aufgeklärt

   • After reading the book, he felt more enlightened about the history of the region.
   • The workshop left the participants enlightened about sustainable practices.
   • An enlightened citizenry is essential for a functioning democracy.

   Synonymeawarecultivatededucatedinformedknowledgeablelearnedsophisticatedwise

   Antonymeignorantuneducatedunenlighteneduninformed

• Substantiv für eine Person, die spirituelle oder intellektuelle Erleuchtung erlangt hat, oder für den Zustand der Freiheit von Unwissenheit, Vorurteilen oder Aberglauben.

A noun referring to a person who has gained spiritual or intellectual insight, or a state of being free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition.

1. A person with advanced knowledgeC1formal

   A person who has gained deep understanding, wisdom, or spiritual insight.

   Erleuchteter

   • The enlightened shared their wisdom with the community.
   • Only the enlightened can truly understand this philosophy.
   • He was considered one of the enlightened of his generation.

   Synonymeadeptgurumastermysticphilosopherpunditsagesavantseer

   Antonymeignorantunenlightened

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem tieferes Wissen oder Verständnis über einen Sachverhalt oder eine Situation zu vermitteln; auch im Sinne von aufklären oder erleuchten.

A verb used to express the act of giving someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation.

1. Give knowledge or understandingB2formal

   To provide someone with information or understanding about a subject.

   Aufklären

   • The professor enlightened the students about the history of the Renaissance.
   • Can you enlighten me on how this machine works?
   • She was enlightened by the documentary about climate change.

   Synonymeapprisebriefclarifycounseledifyeducateilluminateinforminstructteach

   Antonymebafflebewilderconfusemisleadmuddleperplex

2. Spiritual or intellectual awakeningC1formal

   To free someone from ignorance or false beliefs, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense.

   Erleuchten

   • The teachings of the guru enlightened his followers.
   • Reading philosophy can enlighten the mind.
   • He felt enlightened after years of meditation.

   Synonymeawakendisabuseedifyeducateilluminateinforminstruct

   Antonymebefuddlebeguileconfusedeceivedeludehoodwinkmisleadobfuscate