enlightened

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-t̬ənd/
- /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-t̬ənd/

Definitions of enlightened word

noun enlightened Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook. 1
adjective enlightened open minded, understanding 1
adjective enlightened initiated, familiar 1
adjective enlightened wise, knowing 1
adjective enlightened guess: educated 1
adjective enlightened spiritually wise 1

See all 15 definitions of enlightened

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enlightened popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for enlightened

adjective enlightened

rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
open-minded — having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
educated — having undergone education: educated people.

All 23 Synonyms of enlightened

Antonyms for enlightened

adjective enlightened

intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
confounded — bewildered; confused
confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.

All 11 Antonyms of enlightened

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