enlightening

[US]/ɪnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
[UK]/ɪnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. illuminating, providing insight

Phrases & Collocations

enlightening conversation

profoundly enlightening

enlightenment seminar

Example Sentences

Made from Orange, Pine Needle, Ho Leaf, Frankincense, Patchouli and Cistus Labdanum.An enlightening blend.

listening to enlightening podcasts

Real-world Examples

They are all people who are in trouble about something and want a little enlightening.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

But it can also be really enlightening.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) November 2015 Collection

But whenever you do, it's quite the enlightening experience.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2023 Collection

The arguments set forth in the articles are very interesting and enlightening.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

So it was fun. It was really an experience that was culturally enlightening.

Source: American English dialogue

Mr Dodge proves more enlightening in unpicking the subsequent evolution of Iraqi politics.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Tyrion hopped down off his chair with a rattle of iron. This should be enlightening.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

Now I'm very curious to try it but thank you for enlightening me about Ecuadorean food.

Source: American English dialogue

All the same, this is an enlightening account of how some of the greatest-ever songs came about.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And that's it for this one, I hope you guys found it useful or at least enlightening.

Source: Fitness Knowledge Popularization

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