enlightening
adjective
en·light·en·ing
in-ˈlīt-niŋ 
-ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ,
en-
: providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight
a very enlightening discussion
… he takes readers on enlightening excursions through the nature of Judaism, Hegelian philosophy, wherever his curiosity heads.—
George Johnson
George Johnson
enlighteningly
adverb
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Examples of enlightening in a Sentence
an enlightening pamphlet about the major changes that consumers can expect from their cable and Internet service providers
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Advertisement If substance were all that mattered, the evening’s (ideally) thoughtful and enlightening exchanges would mostly determine how viewers assess the debate and rate the candidates’ performances.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Their works delve into the nuances of our bond with the natural environment, providing a rich and varied narrative that is both profound and enlightening.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 14 June 2024
So, again on Thursday, there was something expansive and enlightening about the two teams’ performance that underlines why the Panthers are on the doorstep of the championship with a 3-0 series lead.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Even with all its disasters, from pacing to Sting, Lynch’s 1984 journey to Dune remains an absorbing and enlightening spectacle of potential.
—Jill Krajewski, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Their works delve into the nuances of our bond with the natural environment, providing a rich and varied narrative that is both profound and enlightening.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 14 June 2024
So, again on Thursday, there was something expansive and enlightening about the two teams’ performance that underlines why the Panthers are on the doorstep of the championship with a 3-0 series lead.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Even with all its disasters, from pacing to Sting, Lynch’s 1984 journey to Dune remains an absorbing and enlightening spectacle of potential.
—Jill Krajewski, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Enlightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlightening. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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