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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edifying

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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

Verb

Some new beta experiences are also launching in Firefly, including the Firefly Design combined edifying space for illustration, image editing, animation, 3D, and print. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edifying

Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifying

Adjective

This is in contrast to myths, for example, which are sacred creation or explanatory stories set before or outside of normal time.

— Jeffrey Tolbert, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
As the series continues, however, Kazan plays up the explanatory power of an incident from Cathy’s childhood.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanatory

Adjective

The Paisleys were moved to bring this concept to Nashville after an uplifting experience volunteering with their children at Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara, California.

— Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026
After the game, the North Crowley football players created an uplifting moment for Errecka Holloway, who is set to undergo breast cancer treatment for the second time.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of uplifting

Verb

Researchers also found that lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes didn’t help cut down on heart attacks, and educating emergency responders and bystanders to improve their responses to sudden cardiac arrest didn’t keep more people alive.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026
The department has started with educating the public, particularly parents, with forums.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of educating

Adjective

Related AlphaGenome 2 was trained on more than 100 million individual cell profiles across 68 tissues to give it that more detailed view.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Now, a team of international researchers has developed one of the most detailed models yet of the early universe, according to a recent study published in the scientific journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of detailed

Adjective

If the lawmakers who have power today do not deliver by the time the next election rolls around, there is no amount of campaign spending, no inspiring ad, that will keep them in office.

— Daniel Squadron, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Chanel's iconic camellia appeared in both the fall and spring collections, inspiring showgoers throughout fashion month to pin their own floral flourishes onto jackets and coats.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspiring

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

The Gilded Age cast, who spend all season swaddled in copious layers of gorgeous but buttoned-up costumes, cast off their bonnets and went ultramodern for this event.

— The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Those copious field reports, sworn affidavits, and telegrams signed, alarmingly, HOOVER, would fascinate, enrage, and unmoor me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of copious

Adjective

The partnership previously focused on experimental cinema, film restoration, and building the contemporary art museum’s moving-image collection.

— News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026
The partnership has until now mostly focused on experimental cinema, film restoration, and building the museum’s moving-image collection.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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