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illuminated

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/ / /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/

adj

  1. Irradiated by light, lit.

    A flash of emerald light briefly illuminated the forest, and the stone vanished.

  2. Decorated and illustrated.

    On the table lay an illuminated missal and a silver crucifix. The Abbess herself was seated in the chair—pale, abstracted, and with features whose expression, in repose at least, was severe.

    From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only.

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of illuminate