informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: 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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Marvel Avengers Expansion Impressions The biggest strength of the Marvel Multiverse Role Playing Game expansions continues to be succinct writing that pares down decades of comic book history into a short but informative chapter. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Talk of money in Austen is always dramatic, never just informative. Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025 The first read of the script is probably more informative than anything. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 Local guides offer insight into the islands’ history, volcanic activity, and wildlife for a fun yet informative adventure. Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for informative

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Sep. 2025.

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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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