UnscrambleTheWord.co

enlightening

Is it a Scrabble word? See definition, points, and words you can make.

Is enlightening a Scrabble word?

Yes, enlightening is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 17 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of enlightening?

Definition

verb (English)

1. make understandExamples: "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"Synonyms: edify, enlighten

2. give spiritual insight to; in religionSynonyms: enlighten, irradiate

3. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clearExamples: "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"Synonyms: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten

adjective (English)

1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignoranceExamples: "an enlightening glimpse of government in action"; "an illuminating lecture"Synonyms: enlightening, illuminating, informativeAntonyms: unenlightening

2. enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvementExamples: "the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read"Synonyms: edifying, enlighteningAntonyms: unedifying

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "enlightening"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "enlightening"?

Scrabble
17 points
E1
N1
L1
I1
G2
H4
T1
E1
N1
I1
N1
G2
Words With Friends
22 points
E1
N2
L2
I1
G3
H3
T1
E1
N2
I1
N2
G3

Browse related word lists

← Unscramble different letters