enlightening
UK/ɪn'laɪtənɪŋ/US
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Definitions
adj.
Giving useful insight or knowledge
有启发性的；增长见识的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveden-to put into, to cause
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-ento put into, to cause
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-ingcontinuous / action of
=enlightening
from enlighten (en- 'put into' + light + -en) = to shed light on the mind; the -ing form describes something that brings that mental light.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Her talk on ocean ecosystems was genuinely enlightening.
- 2.
I found the documentary surprisingly enlightening.