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Enlightenment vs Illuminated - What's the difference?

enlightenment | illuminated |

As a proper noun enlightenment

is (definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

As an adjective illuminated is

irradiated by light, lit.

As a verb illuminated is

(illuminate).

enlightenment

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  • A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
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    • Synonyms

    * epiphany * satori

    illuminated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • irradiated by light, lit
  • (of a manuscript) decorated and illustrated.

    • Derived terms

    * illuminated manuscript

    Verb

    (head)
  • (illuminate)