enlightened
adjective
en·light·ened
in-ˈlī-tᵊnd 
en-
1
: freed from ignorance and misinformation
an enlightened people
an enlightened time
2
: based on full comprehension of the problems involved
issued an enlightened ruling
Examples of enlightened in a Sentence
an enlightened approach to prison reform
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There’s always a visual dialogue between carnal desire and enlightened thinking.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
But The Roots have been a favorite of enlightened hip-hop fans since not long after forming in 1987.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
But The Roots have been a favorite of enlightened hip-hop fans since not long after forming in 1987.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
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“Enlightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlightened. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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