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edifying

[ed-uh-fahy-ing] / ˈɛd əˌfaɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
enlightening
Synonyms
STRONG
illuminating improving inspiring refining uplifting
WEAK
cultural educational educative illuminative instructional instructive

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