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Edifying

/ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

To build, construct.

📖 Definitions of "Edifying"

verb
  1. 1

    To build, construct.

  2. 2

    To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.

noun
  1. 1

    Edification

adjective
  1. 1

    That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.

  2. 2

    That enlightens or uplifts.

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WordDefinition
enlighteningServing to enlighten.

↔️ Antonyms of "Edifying"

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WordDefinition
unedifyingNot edifying.
unenlighteningNot enlightening

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Edifying"

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WordDefinition
enlighteningServing to enlighten.
instructivenounConveying knowledge, information or instruction.
informativeProviding information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.
inspirationalnounHaving the ability to inspire.
inspiringnounProviding inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
brilliantnounHighly intelligent.
shiningnounEmitting light.
buildingnoun(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.
constructiveCarefully considered and meant to be helpful.
illuminating(figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.
reformativeThat serves to reform or correct
hortatoryGiving exhortation or advice; encouraging.
clarificatoryThat serves to clarify.
expositiveThat explains; expository
claritiveServing to make things clearer; explanatory.
clarifyingverbProviding clarity; making clear.
rectificatorynounThat rectifies
monitiveConveying admonition; admonitory.
incentivenounSomething that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
amendativeServing to amend or change; corrective.

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