Synonyms of illustrated

illustrated

verb

past tense of illustrate

1

as in demonstrated

to show or make clear by using examples

she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demonstrated
• explained
• exemplified
• mentioned
• analyzed
• cited
• specified
• clarified
• quoted
• adduced
• interpreted
• detailed
• instanced
• elucidated
• named
• construed
• explicated
• simplified
• expounded
• cleared (up)
• listed
• illuminated
• enlightened
• enumerated
• spelled out
• edified
• broke down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscured
• blurred
• darkened
• clouded
• puzzled
• confused
• perplexed
• muddied
• fogged
• beclouded

2

as in illuminated

to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration

lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illuminated
• visualized
• pictorialized
• pictured
• imaged

3

as in explained

to make plain or understandable

the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explained
• demonstrated
• clarified
• simplified
• interpreted
• illuminated
• elucidated
• explicated
• expounded
• construed
• analyzed
• cleared (up)
• spelled out
• defined
• demystified
• resolved
• specified
• solved
• deciphered
• got across
• unriddled
• decoded
• annotated
• unraveled
• disentangled
• glossed
• untangled
• undid
• broke down
• commentated
• unscrambled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscured
• confused
• clouded
• confounded
• obfuscated
• befogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of illustrated

The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The blockbuster ambitions are best illustrated by the production’s recruitment of Rambaldi. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Amid the red hats, rock songs and energetic crowd, however, the president’s trip also illustrated that the Senate race in Kansas was uncomfortably close for Republicans. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Nevertheless, there is fresh energy in the market, illustrated by a surge of brand newcomers and increased investments among retailers. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Overall, this is a squad reliant on a core group of experienced players approaching or already past their physical peak, as illustrated by the breakdown of minutes played by age below. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

That means judges in other states could rule for players, a point illustrated by litigation in Louisiana regarding the return of NFL players to LSU. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

And a cleverness with words, as illustrated in lyrics, conversation, and album titles including Internet Killed the Rock Star and God Save the Teen. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026

But the interests that remain are real, as the Iran war has so vividly illustrated. — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026