enlightened

/ ɪnˈlaɪtənd /

adjective

1. factually well-informed, tolerant of alternative opinions, and guided by rational thought

   an enlightened administration

   enlightened self-interest

2. privy to or claiming a sense of spiritual or religious revelation of truth

   the search for an enlightened spiritual master

Example Sentences

He left a legacy of that and I walked away inspired and enlightened, like that’s the glue.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m like, ‘Tell me! Let’s be enlightened together,‘” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

Ortega hopes that “Newsies” fans, who tend to be younger than the average theatergoer, are “entertained, excited and enlightened, like Spot Conlon is in the video.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I want people to feel that they have somehow been enlightened about people living lives that they may not be familiar with."

From BBC

"According to Jefferson, creating an enlightened, scientific society was achievable by spreading accessible public education. Unsurprisingly, his founding of the University of Virginia is one of his most cherished personal accomplishments."

From Salon

Related Words

• civilized
• knowledgeable
• literate
• open-minded
• reasonable
• sophisticated
• tolerant
• well-informed