illuminatinganswer
nounUK /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈɑːnsə/
US /ɪˈluːmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈænsər/
An illuminating answer is a reply that makes something clear and easy to understand.
Her illuminating answer helped the whole class understand the tricky question.
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2. A response that brings new understanding to a confusing topic.
The teacher's illuminating answer cleared up everyone's confusion about the experiment.
3. A reply that shines light on a problem so it can be solved.
His illuminating answer showed us exactly where the mistake was.
4. An answer that helps someone see things in a fresh, bright way.
The book gave an illuminating answer to the question of why the sky is blue.