enlightened Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
   initiate.
   
   • it is very familiar to the initiate
2. verb make understand
   edify; enlighten.
   
   • Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
3. verb give spiritual insight to; in religion
   irradiate; enlighten.
   
4. verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   crystallise; illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; shed light on; crystalize; enlighten.
   
   • Could you clarify these remarks?
   • Clear up the question of who is at fault
5. adjective having knowledge and spiritual insight
   
6. adjective satellite characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
   educated.
   
   • an educated guess
   • an enlightened electorate

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