Definition of enlightening

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  • enlightening is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • enlightening is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • enlightening is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of enlightening

  • enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. edifying
  • tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an enlightening glimpse of government in action

    Synonyms

    1. illuminating
    2. informative

See definition of enlightening in Merriam Webster