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enriching

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈɹɪtʃɪŋ// UK //ɛnɹˈɪtʃɪŋ// en·rich·ing
Definition

adj. making something better, more useful, or more interesting. You use this to describe an experience that adds value to your life or knowledge.

adj. improving the quality or value of something by adding desirable elements or ingredients. Often used to describe educational or cultural experiences that enhance personal growth.


SIMPLE

Volunteering at the animal shelter is an enriching experience.

CONTEXTUAL

The school offers an enriching curriculum that includes music, art, and several foreign languages.

COMPLEX

Scholars argue that a diverse workplace provides an enriching environment where different perspectives lead to more creative problem-solving and innovation.

Usage

Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'find'.

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