Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word illuminated. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word illuminated, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say illuminated in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word illuminated you have here. The definition of the word illuminated will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofilluminated, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
On the table lay an illuminated missal and a silver crucifix. The Abbess herself was seated in the chair—pale, abstracted, and with features whose expression, in repose at least, was severe.
1922, P. B. M. Allan, chapter VIII, in The Book-Hunter at Home, 2nd edition, London: Philip Allan & Co., page 203:
From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only.
