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enlighteninggiving you new information about something in a way that increases your understanding of it

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: giving you new information about something in a way that increases your understanding of it

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My boss's feedback was surprisingly enlightening - I finally understood why my coffee breaks were lasting 3 hours.
  • The travel experience was enlightening and broadened my perspective.
  • Reading customer reviews before buying was very enlightening - apparently the 'luxury' hotel had rats as roommates.

enlightening

ADJECTIVE

[/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/]

giving you new information about something in a way that increases your understanding of it

an enthusiastic museum guide points to a massive dinosaur skeleton while explaining fascinating details to a group of visitors. She gestures animatedly at different bones while sharing amazing facts about how these creatures lived millions of years ago. The visitors' faces transform from casual interest to wide-eyed wonder as they learn surprising new information. Children and adults alike lean forward with growing excitement, their expressions showing genuine amazement at each revelation. A young boy's mouth drops open as he discovers how enormous these ancient creatures really were.  people gaining new information that increases their understanding of the prehistoric world
💡 Concept

an enthusiastic museum guide points to a massive dinosaur skeleton while explaining fascinating details to a group of visitors. She gestures animatedly at different bones while sharing amazing facts about how these creatures lived millions of years ago. The visitors' faces transform from casual interest to wide-eyed wonder as they learn surprising new information. Children and adults alike lean forward with growing excitement, their expressions showing genuine amazement at each revelation. A young boy's mouth drops open as he discovers how enormous these ancient creatures really were. people gaining new information that increases their understanding of the prehistoric world

Lightning strikes, first frightening, then enlightening!
🎵 Rhyme

Lightning strikes, first frightening, then enlightening!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootlight
Suffix--ening

🎵Rhyme

frighteningbrighteninglightning
frightening
brightening
lightning

🔗Collocations

enlightening experience
enlightening conversation
enlightening discussion
quite enlightening
very enlightening
enlightening journey

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss's feedback was surprisingly enlightening - I finally understood why my coffee breaks were lasting 3 hours.

The travel experience was enlightening and broadened my perspective.

😄 Fun example

Reading customer reviews before buying was very enlightening - apparently the 'luxury' hotel had rats as roommates.

The workshop provided enlightening insights into modern marketing strategies.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

informativeeducationalilluminatinginstructiverevealing

Antonyms

confusingmisleadinguninformative

Related

enlightenenlightenmentilluminateeducateinform

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