enlightened

Definitions

Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.

Freed from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition.

Spiritually aware or having attained deep insight.

Examples

The professor offered an enlightened perspective on the complex historical event.

After years of meditation, she felt truly enlightened about her life's purpose.

The enlightened policy changes led to a significant improvement in employee morale.

Synonyms

informed knowledgeable educated wise aware cultivated sophisticated

Antonyms

ignorant unenlightened uninformed benighted narrow-minded prejudiced backward