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Informative

Verb / ˌɪˈnfɔ:rmʌtɪv / Another word for informative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

providing useful or interesting information

Synonyms & similar words

unenlightening uninstructive illuminating uninformative enlightening instructive informatory educational enlightening illuminating instructive revealing telling educative explanatory expositive expository informing informational instructional newsy teaching tutelary clarifying communicative didactic directive

Synonyms by register

Formal

enlightening instructive illuminating educational

Informal

helpful useful telling revealing

Literary

edifying didactic

Antonyms

uninformative vague obscure unhelpful confusing misleading

Common collocations

  • informative speech
  • informative article
  • informative website
  • informative session
  • informative display
  • informative talk
  • informative guide

Word family

noun information
adverb informatively

Usage note

Informative describes something that provides useful or interesting information. It is generally a positive term, implying clarity and helpfulness.

Example sentences

  1. The book was very informative and taught me a lot about animals.
  2. The news report was very informative and kept me updated on the weather.
  3. The museum exhibit was very informative and showed me a lot about ancient civilizations.
  4. The teacher's lecture was very informative and helped me understand the topic better.
  5. The website had an informative article about how to cook a healthy meal.

Quotes

  • An informed citizenry is the heart of a dynamic democracy.
  • Information is not knowledge.
  • In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.

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