instructive

in·struc·tive

adj \in-ˈstrək-tiv\

Definition of INSTRUCTIVE

: carrying a lesson : enlightening

— in·struc·tive·ly adverb

— in·struc·tive·ness noun

Examples of INSTRUCTIVE

1. an interesting and instructive lesson
2. <an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess>

First Known Use of INSTRUCTIVE

1611

Related to INSTRUCTIVE

Synonyms: educational, educative, enlightening, illuminating, informational, informatory, instructional, informative

Antonyms: unenlightening, unilluminating, uninformative, uninstructive

Related Words: comprehensive, copious, detailed, full; communicatory, edifying, elucidative, explanatory; chatty, gossipy, newsy; availing, beneficial, constructive, helpful, profitable; practical, serviceable, usable (also useable), useful, worthwhile

Near Antonyms: impractical, unhelpful, unusable, useless

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Rhymes with INSTRUCTIVE

conductive, constructive, deductive, destructive, inductive, obstructive, productive, reductive, seductive