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单词 enlightening
释义

enlightening

adjective

en·​light·​en·​ing in-ˈlīt-niŋ How to pronounce enlightening (audio)
-ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ,
en-
: providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight
a very enlightening discussion
… he takes readers on enlightening excursions through the nature of Judaism, Hegelian philosophy, wherever his curiosity heads. George Johnson
enlighteningly adverb

Synonyms

  • educational
  • educative
  • illuminating
  • informational
  • informative
  • informatory
  • instructional
  • instructive
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Settling on a cat name can be a fun and enlightening experience. Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022 Might one of the most visionary and empathetic singers cohabiting our space-time have anything enlightening to say about life on Earth inside that tiny chitchat window? Chris Richards, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 Black Hat never fails to deliver exciting, enlightening, and distressing discussions about the state of cybersecurity. PCMAG, 12 Aug. 2022 The most enlightening entry might be the one devoted to Kathleen Moore, who was a lighthouse keeper in Bridgeport’s Black Rock Harbor for over 60 years. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2022 The Wealth & Power experience during the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture saw a panel of esteemed leaders take the stage for an enlightening discussion about achieving success through community empowerment presented by Geico. Essence, 4 Aug. 2022 Now, researchers have published a new study that not only provides some enlightening answers, but also left the scientists reeling from their discovery. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 29 June 2022 Enjoy your summer break, because the next school year has the chance to be entertaining and enlightening. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 The venture was exhausting, enlightening, tragic, and deeply rewarding. Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

enlightening 1 of 2

adjective

as in instructive
providing useful information or knowledge an enlightening pamphlet about the major changes that consumers can expect from their cable and Internet service providers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • instructive
  • informative
  • educative
  • educational
  • informational
  • instructional
  • illuminating
  • beneficial
  • edifying
  • informatory
  • detailed
  • helpful
  • comprehensive
  • useful
  • worthwhile
  • constructive
  • explanatory
  • copious
  • profitable
  • practical
  • elucidative
  • gossipy
  • newsy
  • chatty
  • full
  • availing
  • usable
  • communicatory
  • useable
  • serviceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uninformative
  • unenlightening
  • useless
  • uninstructive
  • impractical
  • unilluminating
  • unhelpful
  • unusable
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enlightening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of enlighten
1
as in informing
to give information to the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • informing
  • telling
  • advising
  • instructing
  • briefing
  • educating
  • teaching
  • acquainting
  • familiarizing
  • apprising
  • filling in
  • convincing
  • reassuring
  • hipping
  • clearing
  • alerting
  • versing
  • catching up
  • advertising
  • notifying
  • letting someone know
  • disillusioning
  • keeping (someone) posted
  • lecturing
  • clueing (in)
  • assuring
  • cluing (in)
  • wising (up)
  • disabusing
  • schooling
  • disenchanting
  • tutoring
  • warranting
  • certifying
  • undeceiving
  • disclosing (to)
  • announcing (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • misleading
  • misinforming
2
as in inspiring
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inspiring
  • educating
  • edifying
  • enriching
  • illuminating
  • uplifting
  • illumining
  • transforming
  • nurturing
  • ennobling
  • improving
  • illuming
  • elevating
  • lifting
  • bettering
  • ensouling
  • exalting
  • transfiguring
  • regenerating
  • renewing
  • glorifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • confusing
  • puzzling
  • perplexing
  • obscuring
  • darkening
  • clouding
  • beclouding
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