illuminated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make lighter or brighter
   light; illuminate; illumine; light up; illume.
   
   • This lamp lightens the room a bit
2. 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
3. verb add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
   illuminate.
   
4. adjective satellite provided with artificial light
   lighted; lit; well-lighted.
   
   • illuminated advertising
   • looked up at the lighted windows
   • a brightly lit room
   • a well-lighted stairwell

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