adj · neutral
informative
UK/ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/US/ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/in·FOR·ma·tive
giving useful or interesting information
Examples
“The seminar was informative; I learned practical tips for saving energy.”
“An informative leaflet explained the recycling rules to residents.”
“I found the documentary informative rather than entertaining.”
Band 8 sentence
“The report was concise yet highly informative, offering clear data and practical recommendations for policymakers.”
Collocations
- highly informative
- informative about/on
- an informative lecture
Word family
Common mistakes
informative about history→informative about history
the booklet was info→the booklet was informative / the booklet contained information
Say it for a higher band
5useful→6helpful→7+informative
Synonyms
educational
useful
Easily confused
interesting
“The lecture was interesting, but I didn't learn many facts I didn't already know.”
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