edifying

The word “edifying” has 4 syllables: ed-i-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for edifying?

In the thesaurus, “edifying” has 85 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for edifying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for edifying

affecting
animating
availing
beneficial
bettering
chatty
cheering
comforting
communicatory
comprehensive
constructive
copious
cultural
detailed
educating
educational
educative
elevating
elucidative
encouraging
enlightening
enlivening
ennobling
enriching
ensouling
exalting
exciting
exhilarating
explanatory
fulfilling
full
gladdening
glorifying
gossipy
gratifying
heartening
heartwarming
helpful
illuminating
illuminative
illuming
illumining
improving
informational
informative
informatory
inspiring
inspiriting
instructional
instructive
invigorating
kind
kindly
lifting
loving
moving
newsy
nurturing
pleasing
pleasurable
poignant
practical
profitable
refining
regenerating
renewing
rewarding
rousing
satisfying
serviceable
stimulating
stirring
sympathetic
tender
thrilling
touching
transfiguring
transforming
uplifting
usable
useable
useful
warm
welcoming
worthwhile

Antonyms for edifying

beclouding
cheerless
clouding
cold
confusing
darkening
demoralizing
depressing
disappointing
discomforting
disconcerting
discouraging
disgruntling
disheartening
dismaying
dispiriting
displeasing
dissatisfying
distressing
disturbing
heartbreaking
heartrending
impractical
obscuring
perplexing
puzzling
saddening
unenlightening
unfeeling
unfriendly
unhelpful
unilluminating
uninformative
uninstructive
unkind
unloving
unpleasant
unusable
upsetting
useless

Meanings of edifying

verb
1. To build, construct.
2. To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
noun
1. Edification.
adjective
1. That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.
2. That enlightens or uplifts.

Example Sentences

Edifying stories from history often serve as valuable lessons for present generations.
The speaker delivered an edifying speech that left a lasting impact on the audience.
Documentaries can be both entertaining and edifying, offering insights into various cultures and phenomena.
Engaging in thoughtful discussions can be edifying, as it allows for the exchange of diverse perspectives.
The teacher selected edifying readings to stimulate critical thinking and intellectual growth among students.

On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to edifying, such as: affecting, animating, availing, beclouding, beneficial, bettering, chatty.

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