Definition of enlightening Enlightening

/ɛnlajˈtʌnɪŋ/ - [enlaytuning] -

We found 4 definitions of enlightening from 3 different sources.

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What does enlightening mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

enlightening - tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance; "an enlightening glimpse of government in action"; "an illuminating lecture"
  informative, illuminating
enlightening - enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement; "the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read"
  edifying
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= antonym
= related word

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  • enlightening (Verb)
    Present participle of enlighten.

Part of speech

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  • enlightening, verb, gerund of enlighten (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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