enlightening
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
adjective
- 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
- 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.