enlightenment
noun/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
Frequency rank: #6,260 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state of gaining deep spiritual or intellectual understanding and wisdom
Example sentence
After years of meditation, she finally reached enlightenment and felt at peace with the world.
Synonyms & related words
- wisdom
- awakening
- understanding
- illumination
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