was enlightening
- past progressive of enlighten.
Example Sentences
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The view from above was enlightening, almost clinical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
Literature, especially when the prose was enlightening and also jumped from the page, I felt would inspire me.
From Salon ● May 8, 2025
However, Mr Dabiri said: "Working with @elonmusk has been highly educational, and it was enlightening to see how his principles and vision are shaping the future of this company."
From BBC ● May 25, 2023
To see these women succeed despite a society “that’s pushing against you and a society that’s predominately male … was enlightening, encouraging and just empowering,” Holman said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
The allusion of Bouncer to Jim Evans was enlightening.
From Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer by Chapman, Allen
