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Meaning of edifying in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    edifying

    Definitions

    1. enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

    Examples

    • « the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read »

    Antonyms

    • unedifying
    • unenlightening

Famous quotes

  • « What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support? »
    James Madison

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