单词	edifying
释义	edifying adjective ed·​i·​fy·​ing ˈe-də-ˌfī-iŋ  : instructive or informative in a way that improves the mind or character an edifying discussion Much of Mr. Kernan's scholarship is impressive, and many of his thoughts on the history of language and literature are quite edifying. Joe Queenan edifyingly adverb Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Recent years have seen a notable rise in the retelling and memorializing of the more positive and edifying human qualities that were also part of a searingly traumatic time, say postcolonial historians and experts in Partition. Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2022 There are few days that pass when we are not reminded of technology’s power to change the world, a prospect that is sometimes frightening, but more often edifying. Martin Boyd, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Sure, race is always relevant, and stories that use it as a prism are largely edifying, giving dimension to the figures in our history books. New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 Sometimes, what the previous owners have scribbled in the margins is at least as edifying as what the authors have to say. Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2022 Really, Get Back is a show about process and compromise, and the mercurial nature of creativity and the value of an edifying work-life balance. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2021 Devoid of insight and ricocheting between dull vulgarity and vacuous hero worship, the show, which had its official opening Wednesday at the Longacre Theatre, is less edifying than a scroll through the archives of the tabloids. Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021 The important points are all underscored in an edifying drama that nevertheless feels burdened by good intentions. Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021 As Will Oremus recently explained in The Washington Post, the underlying issue is tech companies’ use of ranking algorithms designed to show users whatever is most engaging, rather than what is most edifying. Gilad Edelman, Wired, 28 July 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1526, in the meaning defined above edifying 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in explanatory Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance explanatory enlightening instructive informative elucidative illuminating educative detailed copious comprehensive communicatory educational gossipy constructive beneficial newsy instructional informational profitable chatty helpful worthwhile informatory full practical useful availing usable serviceable useable Antonyms & Near Antonyms uninformative uninstructive unenlightening useless unilluminating impractical unusable unhelpful See More 2 as in uplifting Synonyms & Similar Words uplifting inspiring inspiriting elevating touching rewarding moving affecting poignant gratifying fulfilling comforting invigorating stirring encouraging satisfying thrilling stimulating exhilarating sympathetic pleasing heartwarming kind enlivening exciting loving heartening gladdening rousing pleasurable animating cheering kindly welcoming warm tender Antonyms & Near Antonyms discouraging depressing demoralizing dispiriting disheartening saddening disappointing dissatisfying disturbing displeasing heartbreaking disconcerting cheerless heartrending dismaying discomforting upsetting distressing unpleasant unkind disgruntling unfriendly unloving cold unfeeling See More edifying 2 of 2 verb present participle of edify as in inspiring to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it Synonyms & Similar Words inspiring educating enlightening enriching uplifting illuminating nurturing illumining transforming ennobling improving illuming elevating lifting exalting ensouling bettering transfiguring regenerating renewing glorifying Antonyms & Near Antonyms confusing perplexing puzzling obscuring darkening clouding beclouding See More
随便看	scarificators scarified scarifier scarifiers scarifies scarify scarifying scarifyingly scarilier scariliest scarily scariness scarinesses scaring scaring away scaring into scaring off scaring up scarious scarlatina scarlatinal scarlatinas scarlatinoid Scarlatti scarless

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