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Succeeding is not really a life experience that does that much good. Failing is a much more sobering and enlightening experience.
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Meaning of "enlightening" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENLIGHTENING

enlightening  [ɪnˈlaɪt ənɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENLIGHTENING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Enlightening is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ENLIGHTENING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of enlightening in the English dictionary

The definition of enlightening in the dictionary is that informs and educates you, or makes you think differently.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENLIGHTENING


air-conditioning
ˈɛəkənˌdɪʃ ənɪŋ
awakening
əˈweɪkənɪŋ
conditioning
kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ
decommissioning
ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃ ənɪŋ
enlivening
ɪnˈlaɪv ənɪŋ
fastening
ˈfɑːsənɪŋ
fattening
ˈfæt ənɪŋ
frightening
ˈfraɪt ənɪŋ
gardening
ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ
governing
ˈɡʌvənɪŋ
happening
ˈhæpənɪŋ
ironing
ˈaɪənɪŋ
opening
ˈəʊpənɪŋ
poisoning
ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ
positioning
pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ
questioning
ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ
reasoning
ˈriːzənɪŋ
strengthening
ˈstreŋθənɪŋ
threatening
ˈθrɛtənɪŋ
tightening
ˈtaɪtənɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENLIGHTENING

enlargedness
enlargement
enlarger
enlevement
enlight
enlighten
enlightened
enlightener
enlightenment
enlink
enlist
enlisted
enlisted man
enlistee
enlister
enlistment
enliven
enlivener
enlivening
enlivenment

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENLIGHTENING

beginning
christening
deepening
easy listening
evening
good evening
grand opening
greening
hardening
intervening
lightening
listening
loosening
screening
sharpening
shortening
thickening
weakening
whitening
widening
worsening

Synonyms and antonyms of enlightening in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENLIGHTENING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «enlightening» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of enlightening

Translation of «enlightening» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENLIGHTENING

Find out the translation of enlightening to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of enlightening from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «enlightening» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

启蒙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esclarecedor
570 millions of speakers

English

enlightening
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिक्षाप्रद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المنير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поучительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esclarecedor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জ্ঞানগর্ভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

éclairante
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mencerahkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aufschlussreich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

啓発的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

계몽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Enlightening
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự giáo huấn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறிவுபுகட்டுவதாகவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ज्ञानोचित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aydınlatıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

illuminante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pouczające
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

повчальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

edificator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαφωτιστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

insiggewend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upplysande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

opplysende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of enlightening

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENLIGHTENING»

The term «enlightening» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.986 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENLIGHTENING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about enlightening

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENLIGHTENING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word enlightening.
1
Steve Albini
Know what you're trying to do before you do it. Turning knobs at random isn't enlightening any more than throwing paint at a wall blindfolded will let you paint a nice picture.
2
Tammy Bruce
In politics, the reaction to a controversy is very often more enlightening and important than the details of the allegations themselves.
3
Dave Davies
The artistic side of our family was very important because one person encourages the other. It was a vey enlightening place to be as a kid because of all the music and dancing, and my dad played banjo; my sisters played piano and sang.
4
Bruce Davison
A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening.
5
Brad Dourif
I am good when there is something central about the character. There is always a human theme I attach myself to. I am really looking for something that is moving or enlightening or something with depth as an actor. I look for these kinds of roles.
6
Michael Eisner
Succeeding is not really a life experience that does that much good. Failing is a much more sobering and enlightening experience.
7
Beth Henley
It was kind of enlightening to become a playwright.
8
Phil Lesh
To sing a simple round is truly an enlightening experience.
9
Sherwin B. Nuland
Where the despair of loneliness and poverty haunts every hour, the optimism to embark on new projects cannot find a place to alight on the brain's cortex. Poverty itself is an enormous obstacle to an enlightened and enlightening - not to say healthy - old age.
10
James Patterson
A lot of writers fall in love with their sentences or their construction of sentences, and sometimes that's great, but not everybody is Gabriel Garcia Marquez or James Joyce. A lot of people like to pretend that they are, and they wind up not giving people a good read or enlightening them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENLIGHTENING»

Discover the use of enlightening in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to enlightening and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Enlightening Revolutions: Essays in Honor of Ralph Lerner
The essays collected in this volume make a serious, enlightened contribution to the history of political philosophy.
Svetozar Minkov, 2007
2
Enlightening
Enlightening is for one or for millions, with new spiritual and scientific views in life. An interesting human life is described in the book.Accumulation of Knowledge is the key to all of us.
Gilmar Borges, 2011
3
Enlightening Journey: The Autobiography of an American Scholar
Enlightening Journey brings the life of the American philosopher, Nicholas Rescher, into the new millennium.
Nicholas Rescher, 2002
4
Enlightening the World: The Creation of the Statue of Liberty
A history of the Statue of Liberty that discusses the design of the sculpture, the people who created it, and the events in France and the United States that influenced them.
Yasmin Sabina Khan, 2010
5
Political Communication in Direct Democratic Campaigns: ...
The contributors to this volume analyze the communication processes in Swiss direct democratic campaigns and their effect on the information processing and opinion formation of the citizen public.
Hanspeter Kriesi, 2012
6
Scary, Gross, and Enlightening Books for Boys Grades 3-12
Surveys a variety of titles aimed at boys in both elementary and secondary grades, including graphic novels, nonfiction, mystery and adventure stories, fantasy, humor, and classic works.
Deborah B. Ford, 2010
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Enlightening: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Use in Literature CreaksThe fields are owned by farmers who live in town and drive homeward at evening along Trunion Pike in light creaking wagons.ndash;Sherwood Anderson in Winesburg, Ohio.These two human mechanisms, having nothing to ...
‎2008
8
Polishing the Diamond, Enlightening the Mind: Reflections of ...
Presents an inspirational anthology of teachings, short stories, meditations, instruction, and practical advice from one of Korea's most revered Buddhist masters. Original. IP.
Chae-ung Kim, 1999
9
Biography: Enlightening the Path of Human Life
This book addresses these and other issues such as freedom and destiny, the effects of heredity, illness, and the impact of education, offering answers based on a profound knowledge of the human being.
Rudolf Steiner, Erhard Fucke, 2009
10
Dying with an Enlightening Fall: Poland in the Eyes of ...
Dying with an Enlightening Fall is a study of a critical but under-examined moment in German intellectual history.
David Pickus, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENLIGHTENING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term enlightening is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Autistic Gardener, Channel 4, review: An enlightening insight …
The Autistic Gardener, Channel 4, review: An enlightening insight into living with autism first, a gardening show second ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
EP Dad & Daughter: Relationship advice
Lauryn responds: Well that was certainly enlightening and educational. All your points are well received although I have decided I am going to ... «SW News Media, Jul 15»
3
The Reddit revolt, explained
There's a reason: Reddit is more frustrating, depressing, offensive, blissful, enlightening, and dramatic than any of those other sites combined. «Vox, Jul 15»
4
5 Ways To Get Good Answers From An Interview Without Grilling …
Over time, I've learned how to turn interviews into a revealing, enlightening, and pain-free dialogue for both parties. The secret is all in asking ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
5
5 Stories You Need to Know Today
As am I, thanks for enlightening. Editorial Researcher @MelanieHannah: Can we bring the same initiative to diversifying Facebook's actual ... «PSFK, Jul 15»
6
'Art of the Con' paints revealing picture of scammed collectors
(Surreal and enlightening.) While Amore recounts each of the cases efficiently from beginning to end, what's missing is more psychology. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
7
Summer campers explore genetics at Notre Dame
“It was such a fun week. It was very enlightening,” said Lauren Rymsza, 15, of South Bend, soon to be a 10th-grader at St. Joseph High School. «South Bend Tribune, Jul 15»
8
A drama to enjoy, discuss in New Milford
"What's really enlightening and enjoyable about these four characters is that you'll still find them very relatable, despite the fact that they lead ... «Waterbury Republican American, Jul 15»
9
Heroes are everywhere … just take a look (or read a book)
... a little structure and the opportunity to learn about others, and about ourselves, through literary programs and reading, is so enlightening.”. «Your Clifton Park, Jul 15»
10
American Crime Story news – an enlightening take on OJ Simpson …
A new TV addiction is coming soon for viewers with the promising American Crime Story from FX Network. O.J. Simpson's murder case will be ... «Vine Report, Jul 15»

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