enlightening

/ɛnˈlaɪɾənɪŋ/
/ɛnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
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Other forms: enlighteningly

Definitions of enlightening
  1. adjective
    tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
    “an enlightening glimpse of government in action”
    synonyms: illuminating, informative
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    antonyms:
    unenlightening
    failing to inform or clarify
  2. adjective
    enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
    synonyms: edifying
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