- past tense form of illustrate.
- past participle of illustrate.
illustrated
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of illustrated
First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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It lets people collect virtual cards for their catches, with backgrounds illustrated in hand-drawn watercolours by his partner Emily.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The recipes are interspersed with stories from Kwon’s childhood in the store and illustrated spreads devoted to ingredients such as seaweed and tofu, explaining their varieties, particular virtues and best uses.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
They are contained in this book, and illustrated with 250 color reproductions of art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
This is illustrated in the accompanying chart, which shows the perfectly inverse correlation between trader size and the probability of profit — known as “edge.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The menu above the bar is illustrated with a skull and crossbones, and it’s striking to see the skull smiling.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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