edifying Meaning & Definition
What Does Edifying Mean?
As an adjective, edifying means That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs. It can also mean That enlightens or uplifts. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of edify. As a noun, it means Edification.
Edifying: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛd.ɪˌfaɪ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | enlightening |
| Antonyms | unedifying and unenlightening |
| Plural | edifyings |
| Comparative / superlative | more edifying, most edifying |
Edifying Definition (Adjective)
- That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.
- That enlightens or uplifts.
Edifying as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of edify
Edifying as a Noun
- Edification.
Verb
- To build, construct.
- To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
Synonyms of Edifying
Edifying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Edifying
Edifying in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
edifying (comparative more edifying, superlative most edifying)
edifying
edifying (plural edifyings)
Words That Rhyme With Edifying
How Do You Say Edifying?
The standard pronunciation of edifying is //ˈɛd.ɪˌfaɪ.ɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Edifying: Your Questions Answered
Is edifying an adjective or a verb?
Edifying is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for edifying?
Close synonyms of edifying are enlightening. See the full list of edifying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of edifying?
The opposite of edifying can be expressed with words like unedifying and unenlightening.
What is the plural of edifying?
The plural of edifying is edifyings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of edifying?
The comparative form is more edifying and the superlative form is most edifying.