10+ Synonyms for Enlightened & Similar Words

Definition of enlightened

adjective
  1. having knowledge and spiritual insight
  2. characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved; "an educated guess"; "an enlightened electorate"
noun
  1. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"

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"Enlightened" in song lyrics

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  • "Stargate pathway - enlightened"
    Aceyalone — Organic Electricity
  • "Knah'mean, I do too much for me to be enlightened"
    Black Moon f/ Steele — This Goes Out to You
  • "As you progress, and you're enlightened"
    The D.O.C. — Mind Blowin'

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