edifying
adjective/ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ/
/ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ/
(formal or humorous)- likely to improve your mind or your character
- edifying literature
- Watching soccer fans howling racist remarks was not an edifying sight.
- It is an edifying tale of a community that works together to find a way for everyone to live in harmony.
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