enlightened

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/
US: /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/

  1. Having or showing a good understanding of what is happening or what should be done.

    1. She is an enlightened leader who always puts people first.
    2. The company is taking an enlightened approach to environmental issues, investing in green technology.

  2. Free from ignorance and false beliefs, and based on reason or scientific knowledge.

    1. He had an enlightened view about raising children.
    2. Only enlightened policies can effectively address climate change and ensure a sustainable future.

Synonyms

informed liberal wise knowledgeable open-minded aware educated
enlightened verb

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

    1. Can you enlighten me about the new project?
    2. The lecture enlightened the students about the history of modern art and its cultural impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enlightened" in English means: Having or showing a good understanding of what is happening or what should be done., Free from ignorance and false beliefs, and based on reason or scientific knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "enlightened" is /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ in British English and /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enlightened": informed, liberal, wise, knowledgeable, open-minded, aware, educated.

Example usage of "enlightened": "She is an enlightened leader who always puts people first.". More examples on the page.