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Meaning of word enlightening from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

enlightening adjective

Meaning : Tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance.

Example : An enlightening glimpse of government in action.
An illuminating lecture.

Synonyms : illuminating, informative

Failing to inform or clarify.

An unenlightening comment.
unenlightening, unilluminating

Meaning : Enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement.

Example : The paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read.

Synonyms : edifying

Not edifying.

unedifying, unenlightening

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palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

thief (noun)
A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

entertainment (noun)
An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention.

sugar (noun)
A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.

enlightening adjective

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