Synonyms for edifying

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ed-uh-fahy

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛd ə faɪ

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instructive

Définition of edifying

Origin : mid-14c., "to build, construct," also, in figurative use, "to build up morally or in faith," from Old French edefiier "build, install, teach, instruct (morally)," from Latin aedificare "to build, construct," in Late Latin "improve spiritually, instruct" (see edifice). Related: Edified; edifying.

adj enlightening

Example sentences :

He is probably an edifying spectacle by this time, a mush of maudlin penitence.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

Flora naturally said nothing to Anthony of that edifying conversation.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

And besides, that edifying sight alone might start the trouble for all I know.
Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad

"I'm sure that's an edifying tale" says Sir Penthony, with a deep show of interest.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

How near to having had enough of me you must be when you speak of me as edifying!
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

The sentiments of Augustin, which he quotes, are truly judicious and edifying.
Extract from : « Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 » by J. Endell Tyler

It included what was edifying, to the glory of 643God and the church.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

If you care to hear about it, here are the edifying details.
Extract from : « Cabbages and Kings » by O. Henry

"We are reading Ruskin," May replied, in her most edifying tone of voice.
Extract from : « A Venetian June » by Anna Fuller

If I had not been so miserable I should have felt amused at this edifying conversation.
Extract from : « My Friend Smith » by Talbot Baines Reed

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