enlightening
adjectiveUK /ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
Helping you understand something new and important.
The museum trip was an enlightening experience for the whole class.
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2. Giving someone spiritual or deep understanding.
The monk shared an enlightening lesson about kindness.
3. Making something clear that was confusing before.
Her explanation of the puzzle was very enlightening.
4. Bringing light or brightness to a place.
The sunrise was an enlightening glow over the hills.