- past participle of illustrate.
- past tense form 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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The new Pokémon card set features new illustrated rare cards, as well as some with foil finishes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ah Sing illustrated its tortured central character, Aerius, as a muscled romance book cover star — with a twist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
This balance is illustrated well in Carrick's quotes about how he first managed 21-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
If ever a company illustrated the pitfalls of ignoring amortization, Bending Spoons is it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Abbot Ambrogio Soldani published a whole illustrated book of testimonies.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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