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Definition of "enlightening" []

  • Present participle of enlighten. (verb)

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Use "enlightening" in a sentence
  • "Also most enlightening, is to see how local champions of "Green" living and public transportation, who advocate and even legislate with every fiber of their being to get vehicles such as large white GMC pickups off the road, live and work in the same manner as they demand of their constituents."
  • "This is what I often call "enlightening the choosing faculty" -- bringing the light of consciousness, conscience and higher purpose to bear on the unique and extraordinary capacity within that can define your destiny."
  • "If you were more interested in enlightening your readers than getting a head start on the next 5th District campaign you would tell the entire story."