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- Dictionaryenlightened/ɪnˈlʌɪtnd/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook: "the more enlightened employers offer better terms"
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Enlightened means showing understanding, acting in a positive way, and not following old-fashioned or false beliefs. It also means knowing the truth about existence or being open to new ideas and facts.
Enlightened means freed from ignorance and misinformation, or based on full comprehension of the problems involved. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries for enlightened.
noun. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity. synonyms: initiate. see more. Pronunciation.
Enlightened means factually well-informed, tolerant of alternative opinions, and guided by rational thought. It can also refer to a sense of spiritual or religious revelation of truth. See how to use enlightened in a sentence and related words.
Enlightened means having or showing an understanding that is not based on old-fashioned attitudes and prejudice. See examples, pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes for this adjective.
Enlighten means to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something. See how to use this verb in different contexts and synonyms, and learn about its pronunciation and translations.
Enlighten means to furnish knowledge to or give spiritual insight to. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries for enlighten.
