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enlightening
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
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enlightening
adjective
more enlightening
Comp.
most enlightening
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
Translations
поучительный
The documentary was enlightening and changed my perspective.
Документальный фильм был поучительным и изменил мою точку зрения.
просветляющий
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.
Synonyms
illuminating
informative
educational
insightful
revealing
clarifying
edifying
Antonyms
uninformative
confusing
obscuring
enlightening
noun
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.
Synonyms
enlightenment
illumination
insight
revelation
epiphany
awakening
education
instruction
clarification
discovery
enlighten
verb
enlightening
Gerund
enlightened
Past Simple
enlightened
Past Participle
enlightening
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/
US
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/
Translations
просветить
Can you enlighten me on this topic?
Можешь просветить меня по этой теме?
Additional translations
осведомить
освещать
просветлять
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.
Synonyms
illuminate
inform
educate
clarify
explain
advise
instruct
shed light on
Antonyms
obscure
confuse
mislead
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