EDIFYING Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

edifying 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of edifying

as in explanatory

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as in uplifting

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verb

present participle of edify

as in educating

to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it

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Recent Examples of edifying

Adjective

That leap into truth was very edifying for me. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026 The process by which that happens, however, is unlikely to be an edifying one. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Trading in this quarter started in the late 1800s, and to this day boasts edifying buildings done in raw stone Qatari style. — Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 For two decades, this edifying A&E docuseries has been lifting the veil of investigative work during that critical time frame. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edifying

Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifying

Adjective

Alongside many objects is an explanatory note handwritten on hotel stationery with his trusty Lamy pen, which is available for purchase for 55 euros.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
And now, in perhaps the most ridiculous and explanatory example of the league's fandom, has seen her name banned from the WNBA subreddit.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of explanatory

Adjective

In its latest earnings report last month, Salesforce quieted the skeptics by reporting better-than-expected results and issuing an uplifting forecast.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
The Shed was transformed into an uplifting garden wonderland, and the layered styling of the (sometimes bug-inspired) looks was on-point.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of uplifting

Verb

The council continues to be an affiliate of ISNA, advising and educating its members and officials on matters related to the application of Sharia law.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
It will be led by NASA, and one of its core functions will be educating future scientists, engineers and astronauts, as well as warfighters.

— Julian Dossett, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of educating

Adjective

His book is filled with detailed accounts of patients who responded in different ways to their diagnosis.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Taaffe’s diligence, intelligence, understanding of the position (beyond his years) and detailed preparation have earned him the trust of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of detailed

Verb

Some wore Hurricanes’ gear, enlightening those who wondered if anyone actually wore such attire.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of enlightening

Adjective

These are bright and turbulent regions powered by central engine supermassive black holes with masses of millions or even billions of times that of the sun that are feeding on copious amounts of gas and dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Between copious hits from a vape, relaxing in his home office in rural Pennsylvania, McNeil talks about the strange process of writing about his own punk rock life for a change.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of copious

Adjective

Perhaps the most moving moment of Don’t Look Back in Anger arrives early with the first of the reunion concerts in Cardiff, Wales.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Most moving, above all, are the correspondences with the writers themselves who reach out at their own expense—quite literally.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

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