illustrated

[ il-uh-strey-tid ]

adjective

1. containing pictures, drawings, and other illustrations:

   an illustrated book.

noun

1. British. a magazine or newspaper regularly containing many photographs or drawings.

Other Words From

• un·illus·trated adjective
• well-illus·trated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of illustrated¹

First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The MoJ spokesperson said the figures illustrated "the scale of the prison crisis the new Government inherited."

From BBC

He says Robins leaving has once again illustrated the contrasting emotions being a fan and a journalist often present.

From BBC

This was amply illustrated when one Trump voter on Twitter declared, "That’s why I make my wife do a mail-in ballot so I can make sure she votes for Trump, she’s not gonna vote behind my back."

From Salon

Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Salisbury added that it would be helpful if TfL illustrated which stations had toilets with a map inside carriages.

From BBC

Related Words

• adorned
• decorated
• embellished
• illuminated