enlightening

UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
enlighteningadjective
more enlightening
Comp.
most enlightening
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
Translations
The documentary was enlightening and changed my perspective.
Документальный фильм был поучительным и изменил мою точку зрения.
The book provided an enlightening view on the subject.
Книга предоставила просветляющий взгляд на тему.
Definitions
Providing insight, knowledge, or understanding; informative.
The lecture was enlightening, offering new perspectives on the topic.
enlighteningnoun
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
Uncountable gerund meaning ‘the act of giving insight’
Definitions
The act or process of giving someone greater knowledge or insight.
The enlightening of the audience took place through interactive discussions.
enlightenverb

enlightening

Gerund

enlightened
Past Simple
enlightened
Past Participle
enlightening
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/
Translations
Can you enlighten me on this topic?
Можешь просветить меня по этой теме?
Definitions
To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
The teacher aimed to enlighten her students about the importance of environmental conservation.
To provide someone with spiritual or intellectual insight.
The meditation retreat was designed to enlighten participants and help them find inner peace.
To illuminate or shed light upon (something); to make light.
At dawn, the first rays of the sun enlightened the misty valley.