guiding

Definitions

Serving as a model or influence for conduct or thought.

Providing direction or information to someone or something.

Examples

The lighthouse serves as a guiding light for ships navigating the rocky coastline at night.

She found his guiding principles to be instrumental in shaping her professional career.

Synonyms

directing leading steering advising mentoring navigating piloting

Antonyms

misleading misdirecting abandoning neglecting following hindering obstructing