edifying
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.
Origin of edifying
1Other words from edifying
- ed·i·fy·ing·ly, adverb
- un·ed·i·fy·ing, adjective
Words Nearby edifying
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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 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 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 | THE DAILY BEASTSuch 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 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd 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 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen 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 | THE 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; | VariousThis 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 PfeifferThe 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 BagwellI 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 GibbonPublish then, this good, this edifying and instructive little Piece for their sakes.
Samuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela | Samuel Richardson
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