enlightening

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

ruОписывает то, что даёт понимание, знания или более глубокое осознание предмета.esDescribe algo que aporta comprensión, conocimiento o una percepción más profunda de un tema; que resulta aclarador o instructivo.frQui apporte une meilleure compréhension, des connaissances ou une prise de conscience plus profonde d'un sujet ou d'une situation.deBeschreibt etwas, das Verständnis, Wissen oder ein tieferes Bewusstsein für einen Gegenstand vermittelt.ptDescreve algo que proporciona compreensão, conhecimento ou uma percepção mais profunda de um assunto.zh形容某事物能让人获得理解、知识或对某问题更深的认识。arيصف شيئًا يمنح فهمًا أو معرفة أو وعيًا أعمق بالموضوع.

1. Providing insight or understanding B2 formal

   Giving someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject.

   • 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.

   ruПоучительныйesque proporciona comprensión o esclarecimientofrqui éclaire, instructifdeAufschlussreichptEsclarecedorzh有启发的arمُثَقِّف

   Sinônimos: edifyingeducationalilluminatinginformativeinsightfulinstructiverevealing

   Antônimos: bewilderingconfusingmisleadingpuzzlingunenlighteningunilluminating

2. Spiritually or intellectually illuminating C1 formal

   Providing spiritual or intellectual clarity or wisdom.

   • 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.

   ruПросветляющийesiluminadorfrqui éclaire (spirituellement ou intellectuellement)deErleuchtendptEsclarecedorzh启发的arمُنير

   Sinônimos: edifyingilluminatinginformativeinsightfulinspiringinstructiverevelatoryuplifting

   Antônimos: bewilderingconfusingmystifying

• more enlightening comparative form
• most enlightening superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по предоставлению кому-либо более глубоких знаний или понимания предмета или ситуации.esVerbo que se refiere a la acción de proporcionar a alguien un conocimiento o entendimiento más profundo sobre un tema o situación, a menudo disipando la ignorancia o la confusión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner à quelqu'un une connaissance ou une compréhension plus profonde d'un sujet ou d'une situation, souvent sur le plan intellectuel ou spirituel.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemandem tieferes Wissen oder Verständnis über einen Sachverhalt oder eine Situation zu vermitteln; auch im Sinne von aufklären oder erleuchten.ptVerbo 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.zh动词，指使某人获得更深入的知识、理解或启发，从而摆脱无知或误解。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إعطاء شخص معرفة أعمق أو فهم أوضح لموضوع أو موقف، وإلى تنويره فكريًا وروحيًا بإزالة الجهل أو الضلال عنه.

1. Give knowledge or understanding B2 formal

   To provide someone with information or understanding about a subject.

   • 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.

   ruПросветитьesilustrar, instruirfréclairer, instruiredeAufklärenptEsclarecerzh启发arأَنْ يُنِيرَ

   Sinônimos: apprisebriefclarifycounseledifyeducateilluminateinforminstructteach

   Antônimos: bafflebewilderconfusemisleadmuddleperplex

2. Spiritual or intellectual awakening C1 formal

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

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

   ruПросветлятьesIluminar (espiritual o intelectualmente)fréclairer (au sens spirituel/intellectuel)deErleuchtenptIluminarzh启发arتنوير

   Sinônimos: awakendisabuseedifyeducateilluminateinforminstruct

   Antônimos: befuddlebeguileconfusedeceivedeludehoodwinkmisleadobfuscate

• enlightened past participle
• enlightened past simple
• enlightening present participle
• enlightens third person singular