instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv 
: carrying a lesson : enlightening
instructively
adverb
instructiveness
noun
Examples of instructive in a Sentence
an interesting and instructive lesson
an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
O’Brien’s Hot Ones observation is instructive about what fills the void left by traditional late night.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
LastPass's on-screen instructions also guide you through the setup process in a way that is both instructive and not too simplistic, which is great.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
His bemused reaction quickly morphed into something more instructive.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Instructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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instructive
adjective
in·struc·tive
in-ˈstrək-tiv
: giving knowledge : helping to instruct or inform
an instructive experience
instructively
adverb
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