Meaning & use

informative

adjective·Everyday

Providing useful facts or information; instructive.

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The museum tour was surprisingly informative about the region's early settlers.

She found the doctor's explanation clear and informative.

A note on using this word

Describes content valued for teaching something useful, distinct from 'interesting,' which doesn't necessarily imply learning anything new.

Words with a similar meaning

instructiveeducational

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Words with an opposite meaning

uninformative

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