informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv How to pronounce informative (audio)
Synonyms of informativenext
: 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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That show is so unforgivingly edited down to jarring, staccato setup-punchline interactions that the interactions never feel conversational or informative. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 The Ranch teamed up with tour operator professionals and naturalist guides to host day trips to the Park (which is really, the safest and most informative way to travel through Yellowstone’s vastness). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 While this may seem shocking, the most important variables found by Yartseva are informative. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The results of rehab starts are almost never informative. Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for informative

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of informative was in 1646

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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informative. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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informative

adjective
in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mət-iv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: providing knowledge : instructive
an informative book
informatively adverb
informativeness noun

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