instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv 
: carrying a lesson : enlightening
instructively
adverb
instructiveness
noun
Examples of instructive in a Sentence
an interesting and instructive lesson
an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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Armond White, National Review, 16 May 2025
Wagner’s interests away from the entertainment arena are instructive.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 May 2025
His current gig at the forestry nonprofit Canopy, which helps companies scale deforestation-free innovations, has been instructive, even though there isn’t much overlap between sustainable viscose and the bovine leather alternatives that Brave GentleMan touted.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
The leadership team’s characterization of the business climate and the outlook, while subjective, can be instructive.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructive. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv
: giving knowledge : helping to instruct or inform
an instructive experience
instructively
adverb
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