edifying

[ed-uh-fahy-ing] / ˈɛd əˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

enlightening

Synonyms

STRONG

illuminating improving inspiring refining uplifting

WEAK

cultural educational educative illuminative instructional instructive

Example Sentences

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Upon which expression Mr. Woodnot took occasion to remember him of the reedifying Layton Church, and his many acts of mercy.

From The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume III (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland I by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)

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