informative
/ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv/ (ame, mw)
informative — adjective
- informativepositive
- more informativecomparative
- most informativesuperlative
1. full of useful facts or details that teach you something you want or need to kno
full of useful facts or details that teach you something you want or need to know
Anjali found the museum tour very informative and learned many new facts about ancient Egypt.
informative + about [topic]
The doctor gave Rania an informative booklet about managing her blood pressure.
attributive use: informative + noun (booklet)
Bao thought the cooking class was informative because the chef explained each step clearly.
That documentary about ocean life was so informative that the Watanabe family watched it twice.
Kemi's presentation on solar energy was very informative for the class.
- educational
focuses on the learning outcome; 'informative' stresses the amount of useful detail, while 'educational' stresses the learning or training value
- instructive
slightly more formal, emphasises step-by-step guidance or teaching; 'informative' is broader and more common in everyday use
- enlightening
stronger — suggests the information opened your eyes or changed your understanding, not just added facts
- uninformative
direct opposite — giving very few or no useful details
文法句型
informative + noun
be + informative
用法筆記
Typically used to describe things such as talks, articles, books, tours, or documentaries. Describing a person directly as 'informative' is possible but less common — their explanation or talk is usually the subject.