enlightened

• Décrit une personne ou une société qui est bien informée, rationnelle et libre de préjugés ou d'ignorance.

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.

   éclairé (intellectuellement ou spirituellement)

   • She is an enlightened thinker who challenges outdated traditions.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.

   Synonymesawarecivilizedcultivatededucatedinformedknowledgeableliberatedopen-mindedsophisticatedwise

   Antonymesbenightedignorantprejudicedsuperstitiousunenlighteneduninformed

2. Informed or educatedB2formal

   Having gained knowledge or understanding about a particular subject.

   informé, instruit

   • 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.

   Synonymesawarecultivatededucatedinformedknowledgeablelearnedsophisticatedwise

   Antonymesignorantuneducatedunenlighteneduninformed

• Nom désignant une personne ayant atteint un éveil spirituel ou intellectuel, ou un état de liberté vis-à-vis de l'ignorance, des préjugés ou des superstitions.

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.

   Personne éclairée

   • 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.

   Synonymesadeptgurumastermysticphilosopherpunditsagesavantseer

   Antonymesignorantunenlightened

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner à quelqu'un une connaissance ou une compréhension plus profonde d'un sujet ou d'une situation, souvent sur le plan intellectuel ou spirituel.

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.

   éclairer, instruire

   • 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.

   Synonymesapprisebriefclarifycounseledifyeducateilluminateinforminstructteach

   Antonymesbafflebewilderconfusemisleadmuddleperplex

2. Spiritual or intellectual awakeningC1formal

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

   éclairer (au sens spirituel/intellectuel)

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

   Synonymesawakendisabuseedifyeducateilluminateinforminstruct

   Antonymesbefuddlebeguileconfusedeceivedeludehoodwinkmisleadobfuscate