aufgeklärt
Translation
enlightened, informed, open-minded, liberal
Examples
Er ist ein sehr aufgeklärter Mensch.
He is a very enlightened person.
Wir leben in einer aufgeklärten Gesellschaft.
We live in an enlightened society.
Sie hat eine aufgeklärte Haltung.
She has an enlightened attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) enlightened He is an enlightened person.
((predicatively)) to be enlightened We live in an enlightened society.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informed, open-minded, liberal; Antonyms: ignorant, narrow-minded
Etymology
From the past participle of 'aufklären' (to clear up, enlighten). It combines 'auf' (up) and 'klar' (clear), suggesting something has been made clear.
Memory Tips
Imagine your mind was foggy, but now things have been 'cleared up' (`aufgeklärt`), so you are enlightened.