Meaning of "illuminee" in English

In English, "illuminee" refers to a person who claims to have received enlightenment or insight, particularly in a spiritual or metaphysical context. It often implies an individual who perceives themselves as having transcended ordinary understanding due to profound realization. This term can sometimes carry a pejorative sense, suggesting someone is self-deluded or eccentric due to their perceived enlightenment. As such, context is crucial in understanding whether it's being used neutrally, positively, or negatively.

Meaning of "illuminee" in French

In French, the word "illuminée" carries a meaning similar to its English counterpart. It is often used to describe a person who has received enlightenment or possesses elevated insight, typically in a spiritual or philosophical domain. However, just like in English, it can imply a sense of eccentricity or being out of touch with reality due to the claimed knowledge or vision. The term can sometimes have a mystical or even slightly critical connotation when applied to someone.

Pronunciation of "illuminee" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˌɪluːmɪˈniː]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation is generally consistent across English-speaking regions, although stress and intonation may vary slightly depending on accents. The vowels may sound more open or closed depending on regional dialects.

Pronunciation of "illuminee" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [i.ly.mi.ne]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "illuminée" remains fairly consistent across different regions, though the nasal quality of vowels and intonation can vary slightly based on local accents in France and other French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The author described his character as an illuminee of modern philosophy. (L'auteur a décrit son personnage comme une illuminée de la philosophie moderne.)
  2. She considered herself an illuminee after her retreat in the mountains. (Elle se considérait comme une illuminée après sa retraite dans les montagnes.)
  3. His ideas seemed too radical for the community, labeling him an illuminee. (Ses idées semblaient trop radicales pour la communauté, le qualifiant d'illuminé.)
  4. Many followers believe their leader is truly an illuminee. (De nombreux adeptes croient que leur chef est véritablement un illuminé.)
  5. Despite skepticism, the group revered her as an illuminee of great wisdom. (Malgré le scepticisme, le groupe la vénérait comme une illuminée d'une grande sagesse.)
  6. An illuminee in the art world, he transformed traditional practices. (Illuminé dans le monde de l'art, il a transformé les pratiques traditionnelles.)
  7. The lecture left the audience feeling like they had met an illuminee. (La conférence a laissé le public se sentir comme s'ils avaient rencontré un illuminé.)
  8. Critics often portray him as a misguided illuminee. (Les critiques le décrivent souvent comme un illuminé malavisé.)
  9. Her writings reflect the thoughts of an illuminee from another era. (Ses écrits reflètent les pensées d'une illuminée d'une autre époque.)
  10. In ancient times, philosophers were often seen as illuminee figures. (Dans les temps anciens, les philosophes étaient souvent considérés comme des figures illuminées.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illuminee" in English

Synonyms: enlightened, visionary, mystic, seer, sage, prophet, guru, savant, thinker, philosopher.

Antonyms: unenlightened, ignorant, ordinary, mundane, earthly, conventional, unimaginative, skeptical.

Similar Words: transcendentalist, spiritualist, oracle, clairvoyant, luminary, mystagogue, revelator, wisdom bearer, inspired, insightful.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "illuminee" in French

Synonyms: éclairé, mystique, visionnaire, voyant, sage, prophète, gourou, savant, penseur, philosophe.

Antonyms: ignorant, ordinaire, profane, terre-à-terre, conventionnel, terreux, non-inspiré, sceptique.

Similar Words: transcendantaliste, spiritualiste, oracle, clairvoyant, luminaire, mystagogue, révélateur, porteur de sagesse, inspiré, perspicace.

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