illuminated
Having light on it or in it, so it is easy to see.
Receiving or filled with light, so that it is bright or clearly visible.
Made something bright by shining light on it or in it.
Past tense or past participle of *illuminate*: to shine light on something or make it bright.
Explained something or showed new facts so that people could understand it better.
Past tense or past participle of *illuminate*: to make a subject clearer or easier to understand by explaining it or showing new information.
Knowing or understanding something in a deep or spiritual way, as if light is in your mind.
Having deep understanding or spiritual insight, often as a result of learning, reflection, or a powerful experience.
Used about an old book or document that has many colorful pictures and gold decoration around the writing.
Describes a manuscript or text that has been decorated with colorful designs, pictures, and often gold or silver, especially in medieval books.
- Base: illuminated
illuminated sign
1sign that lights up
A sign with lights inside or behind it, so people can see it at night.
- The restaurant installed a large illuminated sign above the entrance.
- Illuminated signs help drivers find gas stations on dark highways.
- City law limits how bright illuminated signs can be in residential areas.
illuminated manuscript
1decorated historical handwritten book
A very old book written by hand, with many colorful drawings and gold decoration around the words.
- The museum’s most famous piece is a 12th‑century illuminated manuscript.
- The library's most valuable item is an illuminated manuscript from the 13th century.
- Students examined an illuminated manuscript to learn about medieval art.
- Art students studied an illuminated manuscript to learn about medieval painting techniques.
- The exhibition features illuminated manuscripts borrowed from several European monasteries.