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

Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Alphatart’s web novel first appeared in 2018, and the webtoon, illustrated by Sumpul, published its final chapter in January. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Friday’s loss illustrated the power of fervent, constant rebounding to sway the momentum of a game. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

And the scale of this weekend's event illustrated just how far the sport has come. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

All three pairs will come in custom illustrated Ronnie Fieg for Timberland packaging and will include alternate shoelace options. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

More in Out of Pocket, Out of Reach Americans’ disdain for the health insurance system was vividly illustrated nearly two years ago in the reactions to the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson. — Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

But their appearances Thursday illustrated a longer-term challenge for the vice president. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026

TelevisaUnivision’s third-quarter results vividly illustrated the impact of having the World Cup. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026