If you describe something as edifying, you mean that it benefits you in some way, for example by teaching you about something.
[formal]
In the 18th century art was seen, along with music and poetry, as something edifying.
2. adjective
You say that something is not very edifying when you want to express your disapproval or dislike of it, or to suggest that there is something unpleasant or unacceptable about it.
[disapproval]
It all brought back memories of a not very edifying past.
More Synonyms of edifying
Examples of 'edifying' in a sentence
edifying
She turned her mind instead to the much more edifying prospect of the evening's activity.
Murray, Stephen DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION
It may be both educational and edifying, but it isn't going to solve a single thing.
Hocke, Martin THE ANCIENT AND SOLITARY REIGN
All related terms of 'edifying'
edified
to improve the morality , intellect , etc, of, esp by instruction
edifies
to improve the morality , intellect , etc, of, esp by instruction
edify
to improve the morality , intellect , etc, of, esp by instruction
reaedify
to edify again or rebuild
re-edify
to edify again or rebuild
(adjective)
the reading of edifying literature
Synonyms
instructive
an entertaining and instructive documentary
improving
inspiring
It was not our most inspiring performance of the season.
elevating
enlightening
uplifting
a charming and uplifting love story
instructional
Additional synonyms
in the sense of inspiring
It was not our most inspiring performance of the season.