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enlightened

/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/

Translations

enlightenedadjective

more enlightened

Comp.

most enlightened

Super.

/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/

éclairéAu sens intellectuel ou moral : rationnel, moderne, bien informé.

The enlightened leader implemented policies that promoted equality and education for all.

Le dirigeant éclairé a mis en place des politiques qui favorisaient l’égalité et l’éducation pour tous.

Additional translations

éclairéAu sens spirituel : ayant atteint un niveau supérieur de compréhension.

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enlightenverb

enlightened

Past Simple

enlightened

Past Simple

enlightened

Past Participle

enlightening

Gerund

/ɪnˈlaɪtən/

éclairerAu sens figuré : rendre plus clair, faire mieux comprendre ; aussi pour un apport d'aperçu spirituel ou intellectuel.

The teacher aimed to enlighten her students about the importance of environmental conservation.

L’enseignante a cherché à éclairer ses élèves sur l’importance de la préservation de l’environnement.

Additional translations

illuminerSens littéral : rendre lumineux, éclairer par la lumière.

Synonyms

shed light on

Antonyms

obscure

confuse

mislead

Definitions

enlightenedadjective

Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.

The enlightened leader implemented policies that promoted equality and education for all.

Spiritually aware or having achieved a higher state of understanding.

After years of meditation and study, she felt she had become an enlightened being.

enlightenverb

To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

The teacher aimed to enlighten her students about the importance of environmental conservation.

To provide someone with spiritual or intellectual insight.

The meditation retreat was designed to enlighten participants and help them find inner peace.

To illuminate or shed light upon (something); to make light.

At dawn, the first rays of the sun enlightened the misty valley.