adj

enlightened

ihn-LEYE-tuhnd

adj

Having a deep, informed, and often broad-minded understanding of something.

"She took an enlightened approach to raising her children, favouring dialogue over discipline."

"It was refreshing to work for such an enlightened manager."

How to Use Enlightened

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWell-informed, open-minded, and free of outdated or narrow thinking.

Common pairings

enlightened approach enlightened self-interest newly enlightened

more enlightened comparative, enlightened plural, most enlightened superlative

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