enlightening
adj.giving you more information or a better understanding of a topic. You use this to describe a talk, book, or experience that makes something clear.
adj.providing spiritual or intellectual insight; clarifying a previously obscure or complex subject. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'find', or 'seem'.
“The documentary about space was very enlightening.”
“I found the seminar on local history quite enlightening, as it explained many things I never knew about my town.”
“The keynote speaker provided an enlightening perspective on the intersection of ethics and technology, challenging the audience to reconsider their daily digital habits.”
Often follows a linking verb or modifies a noun related to communication, such as 'conversation', 'experience', or 'book'.
“These stories would not only provide entertaining and enlightening reading, they could serve as a gateway to discovering the rich literature of a much-overlooked continent.”