edifying

[ ed-uh-fahy-ing ]

/ ˈɛd əˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

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adjective

instructive or beneficial, especially morally or spiritually; uplifting: We had our meals together, during which we listened to reading from an edifying children's book.

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Origin of edifying

edify + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM edifying

ed·i·fy·ing·ly, adverbun·ed·i·fy·ing, adjective

Words nearby edifying

Edie, edification, edificatory, edifice, edify, edifying, edile, Edina, Edinburg, Edinburgh, Edirne

How to use edifying in a sentence

There were observations he would make that would be edifying to me.
Bob Weir on Drugged-Out Deadheads and Living in Jerry Garcia’s Shadow|Emily Shire|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The always-edifying Ann Coulter tweeted that Marines were “protecting his right to menstruate.”
Chris Hayes’s Honesty Mistake: Troops Need Citizens Questioning Policy|Peter Beinart|May 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Such intemperate exchanges will hardly count as edifying but they may, alas, be unavoidable.
Florida’s Nasty Battle Reflected Only Small Disagreements Between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich|Michael Medved|February 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And pundits can always be relied upon for edifying breed comparisons.
Dogs and Presidential Candidates: Man's Best Friend Dominates the Race|Leslie Bennetts|December 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST

When do we ever see elected officials engage in that sort of careful, thoughtful dialogue in an edifying way?
The Supreme Court Confirmation Process Isn't Broken|Adam Winkler|August 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It is quite edifying to hear Mr. Slocum reading the village paper aloud, to his wife, after a hard day's work.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
This edifying ceremony could easily be seen from the square, as the windows are very near the ground, and were also open.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
The way in which they worked together was not edifying, nor calculated to impress the natives with a sense of dignity and power.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3)|Richard Bagwell
I am vastly complaisant, amuse myself in Routes and private parties and play shilling Whist with the most edifying resignation.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Publish then, this good, this edifying and instructive little Piece for their sakes.
Samuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela|Samuel Richardson