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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unenlightening
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Rhymes for enlightening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the meaning of enlightening?
"enlightening" (adj) means giving new understanding or insight.
