enlightened
/ɪnˈlʌɪt(ə)nd
/adjective
1Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook: the more enlightened employers offer better terms...
- With his reputation as an enlightened, well-informed senior High Court judge, Lord Bonomy is unafraid to take on the government of the day.
- If Bradford is serious about being seen as a modern city with enlightened views, a good animal welfare programme is crucial.
- As I say, the move is entirely legal and might even be described as enlightened and rational.
Synonyms
informed, aware, educated, knowledgeable, learned, wise, literate, intellectual, tutored, illuminated, apprised;
civilized, refined, cultured, cultivated, sophisticated, advanced, developed, liberal, open-minded, broad-minded
1.1Spiritually aware: we become enlightened in our relationship with God...
- The film's artistic power lies in its appeal for enlightened, loving and spiritually satisfying relationships between human beings.
- Only spiritually enlightened Hindus can stand between this faith and its degradation.
- Her current incarnation, that of spiritually enlightened mother and wife, is just the latest of many.