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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
The book was an edifying read that offered many insights.
Книга была поучительным чтением, которое предложило много инсайтов.
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.
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 aims to edify her students through engaging lessons.
Учительница стремится воспитывать своих учеников через увлекательные уроки.
The documentary was created to edify the public about environmental issues.
Документальный фильм был создан, чтобы просвещать общественность о проблемах окружающей среды.
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.