edification

/,edifi'keiʃn/

Thân thiện

The teacher's story provided great edification for the young students.

Definition

Noun: 1. The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually: The act of providing someone with knowledge, understanding, or guidance that uplifts their character or mind. 2. (Often ironic) The imparting of a supposed improvement or enlightenment: Used to describe an instance of unsolicited or pompous advice intended to instruct.

Usage and Examples

• The documentary was watched not just for entertainment, but for the edification of its audience.
• He offered his lengthy critique of my work for my own edification.
• The museum tour provided both enjoyment and intellectual edification.

Advanced Usage

• For one's edification: A phrase used to indicate that information is being provided for someone's supposed benefit or instruction.
  • For your edification, the correct procedure is outlined in the manual.
• Moral edification: Specifically refers to improvement in ethical understanding or character.
  • The fable's primary purpose was the moral edification of young readers.

Variants and Related Words

• Edify (verb): To instruct or benefit someone intellectually or morally.
  • The goal of the lecture was to entertain and edify.
• Edifying (adjective): Providing moral or intellectual instruction.
  • It was a deeply edifying experience.

Synonyms

• Enlightenment
• Instruction
• Education
• Betterment
• Uplift

Antonyms

• Corruption
• Degradation
• Miseducation

Học thuật

Noun

1. uplifting enlightenment

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sophistication