edifying — providing moral or intellectual instruction; enlightening and improving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: providing moral or intellectual instruction; enlightening and improving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 도덕적 또는 지적 교훈을 주는; 계몽적이고 교화시키는
Korean pronunciation: **에**디파잉
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's edifying stories always taught me valuable life lessons, even when she was talking about her cat's adventures.
- The professor's lecture was so edifying that students forgot to check their phones for the entire hour.
- Reading philosophy can be edifying, but it might also give you a headache.
edifying
ADJECTIVE//ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ//
providing moral or intellectual instruction; enlightening and improving
an elderly woman with kind eyes points to passages in an open book while speaking earnestly to a young person beside her. The student listens intently, nodding with understanding as wisdom is shared between them. The mentor's gentle guidance helps the student grasp important life lessons from the stories they're reading together. The young person's expression shifts from confusion to clarity as the teaching takes effect. Other students in the background look up from their own books, drawn to the meaningful conversation. moral and intellectual instruction being provided in an enlightening and improving way
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Origin
From Latin 'aedificare' meaning 'to build a house.' Ancient Romans used the same word for constructing physical buildings and building up someone's character or knowledge.
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“My grandmother's edifying stories always taught me valuable life lessons, even when she was talking about her cat's adventures.”
“The professor's lecture was so edifying that students forgot to check their phones for the entire hour.”
“Reading philosophy can be edifying, but it might also give you a headache.”
“The museum's edifying exhibits helped visitors understand the importance of historical preservation.”
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