Enlightening

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/

Definitions of enlightening

adjective providing insight or knowledge; instructive

Example Sentences

A1 The children found the science museum to be very enlightening.

A2 The documentary on climate change was quite enlightening.

B1 Attending the workshop on financial planning was truly enlightening.

B2 Reading the novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author was an enlightening experience.

C1 The lecture by the renowned philosopher was intellectually enlightening.

C2 The seminar on quantum physics was profoundly enlightening.

Examples of enlightening in a Sentence

formal The lecture on quantum physics was truly enlightening.

informal I had no idea about that before, it was so enlightening!

slang That documentary was lit, so enlightening!

figurative Reading that book was like a journey to an enlightening realm.

Grammatical Forms of enlightening

• past tense: enlightened
• plural: enlightenings
• comparative: more enlightening
• superlative: most enlightening
• present tense: enlightens
• future tense: will enlighten
• perfect tense: have enlightened
• continuous tense: is enlightening
• singular: enlightening
• positive degree: enlightening
• infinitive: to enlighten
• gerund: enlightening
• participle: enlightened

Origin and Evolution of enlightening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'enlightening' originated from the Middle English word 'enlightenen' which was derived from the Old English word 'inlīhtan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enlightening' has evolved to primarily mean the act of providing knowledge or insight to someone, leading to their understanding or awareness being expanded.