adj
informing
adj
1
Giving useful facts or knowledge; educational.
"The documentary was informing without ever feeling like a lecture."
"We found the museum tour genuinely informing."
How to Use Informing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that teaches you useful facts, similar to "informative."
Common mistake
In everyday writing, "informative" is far more common than "informing" as an adjective — the latter can sound slightly stiff or old-fashioned.
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Word Forms
more informing comparative, most informing superlative
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The documentary was _____ without ever feeling like a lecture.