adj
enlightening
Enlightening (adj) means giving new understanding or insight. Example: “The documentary was genuinely enlightening about how the industry actually works.”
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Giving new understanding or insight.
"The documentary was genuinely enlightening about how the industry actually works."
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Rhymes for enlightening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
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What does “enlightening” mean?
The word “enlightening” means giving new understanding or insight.
How do you use “enlightening” in a sentence?
Here is “enlightening” used in a sentence: “The documentary was genuinely enlightening about how the industry actually works.”
What part of speech is “enlightening”?
“Enlightening” is an adjective.