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Synonyms for enlightening
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : en-lahyt-n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈlaɪt n |
Top 10 synonyms for enlightening
Définition of enlightening
Origin :- late 14c., "to remove the dimness or blindness (usually figurative) from one's eyes or heart;" see en- (1) + lighten. Old English had inlihtan. Related: Enlightened; enlightening.
- adj educational
- At all events, this was a subject upon which I received no enlightening from their confidant.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- This he says for the enlightening and strengthening of our faith.
- Extract from : « The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained » by Martin Luther
- "She—she's the best ever," was Mr. Farraday's explicit and enlightening answer.
- Extract from : « Blue-grass and Broadway » by Maria Thompson Daviess
- He perceived in a flash that he could remember an infinity of enlightening occurrences.
- Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad
- As you know so much, there can be little harm in enlightening you on that part of the story.
- Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest
- He had been fond of talking to her about it, and enlightening her on some of its leading principles.
- Extract from : « A Houseful of Girls » by Sarah Tytler
- It may be enlightening to leave Gianapolis for a moment and to return to Mount Street.
- Extract from : « The Yellow Claw » by Sax Rohmer
- He wished to employ them in training and enlightening the rude tribes of the steppe.
- Extract from : « From Pole to Pole » by Sven Anders Hedin
- Of course, he got a great deal of chaff with the grain, but it was all enlightening.
- Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field
- I doubted both the use and the possibility of enlightening her as to his.
- Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope
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