informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv 

: imparting knowledge : instructive

informatively adverb

informativeness noun

Synonyms of informative

• instructive
• informational
• educational
• educative
• instructional

Examples of informative in a Sentence

some websites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless

Recent Examples on the Web

But their subjective descriptions were a little more informative. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

These informative passages function similarly to footnotes, but without the disruption of having to read minuscule print at the bottom of the page. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Siri took the lead here again with its zippier, more informative, and complete response. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Contradictory evidence begins to feel threatening rather than informative. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for informative

• performative
• formative
• normative
• heteronormative
• uninformative

Kids Definition

informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mət-iv 

: providing knowledge : instructive

an informative book

informatively adverb

informativeness noun