enlightening
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənɪŋ/, /ɛnˈɫaɪtnɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "enlightening"in English

enlightening
01

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most enlightening
Comparative
more enlightening
gradable
02

giving a better understanding, information, or a deeper connection to one's spiritual awareness

Examples
The documentary on climate change was enlightening, offering a deeper understanding of the environmental issues.
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