enlightened Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
    initiate.
    • it is very familiar to the initiate
  2. verb make understand
    edify; enlighten.
    • Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
  3. verb give spiritual insight to; in religion
    irradiate; enlighten.
  4. 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
  5. adjective having knowledge and spiritual insight
  6. adjective satellite characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
    educated.
    • an educated guess
    • an enlightened electorate

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