Definition of "enlightened" in English

adjective

1. Educated or informed.

2. Made aware of something.

3. Freed from illusion.

4. Extraordinarily wise; having an exceedingly great wisdom.

   • An enlightened mind does not need external authority.

noun

1. Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism

verb

1. simple past and past participle of enlighten