enlightened — having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/
Example Sentences
- The enlightened boss let employees work from home in pajamas.
- Her enlightened parenting style involved bribing kids with ice cream for good behavior.
- The company adopted an enlightened policy toward employee mental health.
enlightened
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/]
having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
💡 Concept
After years of study, the monk became truly enlightened under the old tree.
🎵 Rhyme
Once frightened, now brightened and enlightened!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/
🌳Etymology
Prefixen--
Rootlight
Suffix--ed
🎵Rhyme
frightenedbrightenedtightened
frightened
brightened
tightened
🔗Collocations
enlightened mind
enlightened society
enlightened leadership
enlightened thinking
enlightened approach
become enlightened
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The enlightened boss let employees work from home in pajamas.”
😄 Fun example
“Her enlightened parenting style involved bribing kids with ice cream for good behavior.”
“The company adopted an enlightened policy toward employee mental health.”
“After years of meditation, he became truly enlightened about life's priorities.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
informededucatedwiseprogressivecultured
Antonyms
ignorantbackwardprimitive
Related
enlightenmentilluminatewisdomrationalmodern
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