enlightening
adjective
en·light·en·ing
in-ˈlīt-niŋ 
-ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ,
en-
: providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight
a very enlightening discussion
… he takes readers on enlightening excursions through the nature of Judaism, Hegelian philosophy, wherever his curiosity heads.—
George Johnson
George Johnson
enlighteningly
adverb
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Examples of enlightening in a Sentence
an enlightening pamphlet about the major changes that consumers can expect from their cable and Internet service providers
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Here are five key takeaways from the enlightening conversation.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
That basic similarity allows a potentially enlightening comparison to be made.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
The interactions were enlightening, entertaining and a perfect way to prepare for a weekend full of football (and goetta and beer).
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
The following day, Hilton flew back to Los Angeles with Sia, 48, and had an enlightening conversation.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
That basic similarity allows a potentially enlightening comparison to be made.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
The interactions were enlightening, entertaining and a perfect way to prepare for a weekend full of football (and goetta and beer).
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
The following day, Hilton flew back to Los Angeles with Sia, 48, and had an enlightening conversation.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Enlightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlightening. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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