enlightening

/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Providing useful information or understanding; making something clearer or easier to understand.
    • Her comments were enlightening and helped us solve the problem.
    • Reading that book was an enlightening experience that changed my perspective.
    • The lecture was very enlightening; I finally understand how the economy works.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of enlighten: the act of giving someone greater knowledge or understanding.
    • He spent the afternoon enlightening his younger brother about the solar system.
    • The professor is enlightening his students with fascinating stories from history.
    • By sharing her research, she is enlightening the public about health risks.
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