15
informative(adjective, significant, narrative, revealing, explanatory)
12
enlightening(adjective, informing, civilizing)
11
edifying(adjective, civilizing)
8
clarifying
8
cultural(educational, civilizing)
8
illumining(verb, brightening)
8
instructive(adjective, informative)
7
brightening(verb, brightening)
7
didactic
7
lightening(verb, brightening)
5
lighting(verb, lighting)
4
educational
4
explaining
4
shining(verb, adjective, bright, lighting, brightening)
3
beaming(verb, adjective, bright, lighting)
3
blazing(verb, adjective, bright, lighting)
3
educating(adjective, informing)
3
educative(adjective, educational)
3
elucidative
3
explanatory
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