Read full poem →“_Only_ think—hiccup!—of a fricasséed shadow!” exclaimed our
hero, whose faculties were becoming much illuminated by the profundity of
his Majesty’s discourse.
Dictionary Entry
Made bright with light or knowledge; enlightened.
In a Sentence
“The ancient manuscript was beautifully illuminated with gold and colorful illustrations.”
Origin
From Latin 'illuminare' meaning 'to light up'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “illuminated”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Nasmith's Catalogue, p. 40, as 'a parchment book in folio neatly written,
and ornamented with a frontispiece richly illuminated, containing Chaucer's
Troilus, in four [_error for_ five] books.' It is a fine folio MS., 12