enlightening

Example Sentences

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The view from above was enlightening, almost clinical.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our critic said “There is much an average American doesn’t remember or wasn’t ever taught about the Revolution, and the Burns-Botstein-Schmidt review is certainly enlightening.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Many who do, such as Dan Aykroyd, say very nice things that are insubstantial; Ryan Reynolds is one of the few who comment critically on Mr. Chase’s comedic style, which is highly enlightening.

From The Wall Street Journal

If enlightening, it is called “having an epiphany.”

From Literature

Lily-May, 18, also from Shimna Integrated College, said while it was "enlightening" meeting other young people passionate about the climate, most of her peers are "not really engaged".

From BBC