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adjective en·light·en·ing \in-ˈlīt-niŋ, -ˈlī-tən-iŋ, en-\

Definition of enlightening

  1. :  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

enlighteningly

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First Known Use of enlightening

1574

enlightening Synonyms

Synonyms
educational, educative, informative, illuminating, informational, informatory, instructional, instructive
Antonyms
unenlightening, unilluminating, uninformative, uninstructive
Related Words
comprehensive, copious, detailed, full; communicatory, edifying, elucidative, explanatory; chatty, gossipy, newsy; availing, beneficial, constructive, helpful, profitable; practical, serviceable, usable (also useable), useful, worthwhile
Near Antonyms
impractical, unhelpful, unusable, useless

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