informative
adjective
in·for·ma·tive
in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 
: imparting knowledge : instructive
informatively
adverb
informativeness
noun
Examples of informative in a Sentence
some websites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless
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Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 6 May 2026
The day brought together leading experts and community members for an inspiring and informative program focused on living longer, healthier, and more connected lives, a news release stated.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
All of that might sound a little dense, but McKenzie’s fast and informative account of his deep dive into a blurry subject turns out to be one of the most entertaining, and yes, enlightening documentaries of the year.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informative. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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informative
adjective
in·for·ma·tive
in-ˈfȯr-mət-iv
: providing knowledge : instructive
an informative book
informatively
adverb
informativeness
noun
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