Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

edified

verb (past tense of edify)
/ˈɛdɪfaɪd/
Definition
Enlightened or educated in a way that improves understanding or knowledge.
Examples
  • Reading great literature can leave you feeling edified and inspired.
  • The lecture was designed to edify students about the importance of civic responsibility.
Meaning
To be edified means to be instructed or uplifted morally or intellectually.
Synonyms
  • informed
  • educated
  • enlightened
  • uplifted