enlightened

/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/adj
University
1

Educated or informed.

2

Made aware of something.

3

Freed from illusion.

4

Extraordinarily wise; having an exceedingly great wisdom.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

frightenedlightenedtightenedheightenedunenlightenedbrightened

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

eareatebaebyeckecoedaedeediedo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aisajaapiayebaeblybuybyecaicgi

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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