Edifying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛd.ɪˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Edifying is an adjective meaning That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.
Meaning
That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.
More Meanings
- That enlightens or uplifts.
- present participle and gerund of edify
- Edification.
Example Sentences
Do not let any corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good for the use of edifying that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
I am slightly skeptical about the neatness of these edifyings in the play. Olivia remains my best positive case, Malvolio my best negative. "Too proud," as Viola says, Olivia is humbled by both Feste and Viola, her twin fools, but more obviously and more frequently by herself, until finally she is blessed with the joy of undeserved grace and love. Malvolio will not learn that his madness is everyone's madness in Illyria.
Word Forms
- edifyings
Synonyms for edifying
Depending on context, synonyms include enlightening.
Antonyms for edifying
Common opposites include unenlightening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enlightening, instructive, informative, inspirational, inspiring, brilliant.
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