enlightening

• Descreve algo que proporciona compreensão, conhecimento ou uma percepção mais profunda de um assunto.

Describes something that provides insight, knowledge, or a deeper understanding of a subject.

1. Providing insight or understandingB2formal

   Giving someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject.

   Esclarecedor

   • The lecture was very enlightening about the history of the region.
   • Reading that book was an enlightening experience for me.
   • Her comments were enlightening and helped clarify the issue.

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   Antônimosbewilderingconfusingmisleadingpuzzlingunenlighteningunilluminating

2. Spiritually or intellectually illuminatingC1formal

   Providing spiritual or intellectual clarity or wisdom.

   Esclarecedor

   • The retreat offered an enlightening journey into meditation.
   • His teachings were deeply enlightening for his followers.
   • The documentary was enlightening, revealing truths about the natural world.

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   Antônimosbewilderingconfusingmystifying

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proporcionar a alguém conhecimento ou compreensão mais profunda sobre um assunto ou situação, ou de esclarecer e informar sobre algo.

A verb used to express the act of giving someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation.

1. Give knowledge or understandingB2formal

   To provide someone with information or understanding about a subject.

   Esclarecer

   • The professor enlightened the students about the history of the Renaissance.
   • Can you enlighten me on how this machine works?
   • She was enlightened by the documentary about climate change.

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   Antônimosbafflebewilderconfusemisleadmuddleperplex

2. Spiritual or intellectual awakeningC1formal

   To free someone from ignorance or false beliefs, often in a spiritual or philosophical sense.

   Iluminar

   • The teachings of the guru enlightened his followers.
   • Reading philosophy can enlighten the mind.
   • He felt enlightened after years of meditation.

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   Antônimosbefuddlebeguileconfusedeceivedeludehoodwinkmisleadobfuscate