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edifying
UK
/ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/
UK
/ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present-participle adjective; allows comparison with more/most.
Translations
Her speech was edifying and inspired everyone in the room.
Son discours était édifiant et a inspiré toutes les personnes présentes dans la salle.
The documentary was both informative and edifying, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of the subject.
Le documentaire était à la fois informatif et édifiant, laissant au public une compréhension plus profonde du sujet.
Definitions
The documentary was both informative and edifying, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of the subject.
edifyings
pl
UK
/ˈɛd.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛd.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act/process of edifying’; usually uncountable.
Translations
He dedicated his life to the edifying of young minds.
Il a consacré sa vie à l’édification des jeunes esprits.
Definitions
He dedicated his life to the edifying of young minds.
edifying
Gerund
edified
Past Simple
edified
Past Participle
edifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛdɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/
Translations
The teacher aimed to edify her students by incorporating ethical discussions into her lessons.
La professeure cherchait à édifier ses élèves en intégrant des discussions éthiques à ses cours.
Additional translations
Definitions
The teacher aimed to edify her students by incorporating ethical discussions into her lessons.
In the twelfth century, the order edified a grand abbey beside the river.