- past participle of illuminate.
- past tense form of illuminate.
illuminated
Americanadjective
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I have certain genres that I always check out: I’m particularly into Jamaican gospel now, which is kind of primitive and not reggae, very illuminated, great singers.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Between them lies a globe illuminated by a view of Potosí, the domain they all shared, if unequally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Responding to the demand, Mayor Zohran Mamdani -- a passionate Arsenal supporter -- has announced five free, illuminated pitches open overnight across the city for the duration of the tournament.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
There was some logic to the memorable British runs that have illuminated the All England Club in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The whorls are illuminated in the orangish glow of the streetlamps below.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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