enlightenment
noun/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
Frequency rank: #6,260 most common English word
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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