Enlightening

Pronunciation: /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/

Enlightening (adj)

  1. giving new information or understanding that helps someone learn or see things clearly.
  2. causing someone to think deeply about a subject or idea.

Common collocations: enlightening experience, enlightening discussion, enlightening ideas, enlightening moment

Enlightening (adjective)

Examples

  • The lecture was enlightening and helped everyone understand the topic better.
  • The book offers an enlightening perspective on modern society.

Synonyms of Enlightening

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Enlightening

  • — opposite of making clear or understandable.
  • — to make something less visible or clear.