Synonyms

illustrated

American

[il-uh-strey-tid] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪd /

adjective

containing pictures, drawings, and other illustrations.

an illustrated book.

noun

British. a magazine or newspaper regularly containing many photographs or drawings.

Other Word Forms

unillustrated adjective
well-illustrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of illustrated

First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Still, the shutdown this past fall illustrated that unofficial data simply isn’t a substitute for the official reports, which are far more comprehensive.

From The Wall Street Journal

A beautiful Audubon matching game with delicately illustrated birds.

From Salon

Nearly six decades later, the comic, known simply as ACK and meaning "immortal illustrated stories", is still holding its ground in an era ruled by smartphones and streaming television.

From Barron's

The belief in herself allows Sabalenka to dig herself out of sticky situations, starkly illustrated by an incredible record in tie-breaks.

From Barron's

Frank got some relief with the Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund, which illustrated the sharp contrast between Spurs in the Premier League and in Europe.

From BBC

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