illustrated
UK: ˈɪləstreɪtɪd | US: ˈɪləstreɪtɪd
adj. containing pictures, diagrams, or other visual elements to explain or decorate
v. (past tense/past participle of illustrate) provided with visual examples; made clear or vivid
The word traces back to Latin illustrare ("to light up, make clear"), combining in- (intensifier) + lustrare ("to illuminate"). Over time, illustrate evolved from literal illumination (e.g., lighting manuscripts) to figurative clarification via visuals. The suffix -ate marks it as a verb, while -ed indicates completion. The modern sense of "depicting with images" emerged in the 16th century alongside printed books.
The textbook is richly illustrated with diagrams.
She illustrated her point with a vivid anecdote.
This edition features newly illustrated chapters.
The artist illustrated the classic novel in watercolors.
His speech was illustrated by projected slides.