Synonyms for

Enlightening

Verb / ˌeˈnlaɪtʌnɪŋ / / eˈnlaɪtnɪŋ / Another word for enlightening — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Giving someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation.

Synonyms & similar words

unedifying informative crystalize clear unenlightening enlighten elucidate edify illuminate crystallise irradiate illuminating crystallize edifying shedlighton straightenout clearup crystalise sortout educational informative instructive illuminating revealing educative enriching instructional edifying insightful enlightened enlightening enlarging expanding improving tutoring uplifting civilizing cultivating developing

Example sentences

  1. The museum exhibit was very enlightening about ancient Egyptian culture.
  2. The teacher's lecture on the solar system was enlightening.
  3. I found the book to be very enlightening about the history of the Civil War.
  4. The speaker at the conference was very enlightening about new technology trends.
  5. The documentary on climate change was enlightening, but also very sad.

Quotes

  • Enlightenment is man's emergence from his self-incurred immaturity. - Immanuel Kant
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss

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