illuminated
Pronunciation: [ɪˈluː.məˌneɪ.tɪd]
Word
Context: “lighting”
(verb) to make something bright by shining light on it. When we illuminate a room, we turn on lights so we can see clearly.
Example
The street was beautifully illuminated with colorful lights for the festival.
Example
The room was dark because the lamps were not illuminated.
Example
How do we illuminate the classroom for the presentation?
Context: “clarity”
(adjective) something that is made clear or easy to understand. If a topic is illuminated, it means some extra helpful information has been given to help understand it better.
Example
The teacher illuminated the complex topic with a simple example.
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The explanation was not illuminated, and many students still felt confused.
Example
Can you illuminate the main ideas of your project for us?
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