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adjective

Definition of edifyingnext
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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
  1. explanatory
  2. uplifting
  3. educating
  4. detailed
  5. inspiring
  6. enlightening
  7. copious
  8. moving
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
  • 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
  • Seattle coach Mike MacDonald and general manager John Schneider gave Haynes an uplifting message on his way out.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Verb
  • In 29 states, retirees would see even bigger average reductions, according to the nonpartisan organization focused on educating the public on fiscal policy issues.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Aside from product quality and interior design, Kingsley wants the focal point of the business to be educating and mentoring baristas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of educating
Adjective
  • The detailed report, based on decades of records, notes that the findings discussed in that meeting did not enter mainstream debates earlier because much of it was written originally in German.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The companies have not provided a detailed deployment schedule or specified how many sites will become operational in the first phase.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of detailed
Adjective
  • As the state’s Latino population grew and their political power eventually did too, the days when such a victory would have been an inspiring surprise are long gone.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 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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“Edifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifying. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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