illuminated

Etymology

adj

  1. Irradiated by light, lit.
  2. (of a manuscript) Decorated and illustrated.
    From this list are purposely omitted books printed upon vellum, Books of Hours of the Virgin Mary, and illuminated books; for these are rarities within reach of the wealthy only. 1922, P. B. M. Allan, chapter VIII, in The Book-Hunter at Home, 2nd edition, London: Philip Allan & Co., page 203

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of illuminate

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